Advisory Details

January 19th, 2024

Trend Micro Deep Security Improper Access Control Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

ZDI-24-075
ZDI-CAN-16568

CVE ID CVE-2023-52337
CVSS SCORE 7.8, AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS Trend Micro
AFFECTED PRODUCTS Deep Security
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Trend Micro Deep Security. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the Anti-Malware Solution Platform. The product applies insufficient access controls to a sensitive folder. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS Trend Micro has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000296337
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2022-07-08 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2024-01-19 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2024-07-01 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT Abdelhamid Naceri
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