CVE-2023-25148
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CVE-2023-25148 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A security agent link following vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One could allow a local attacker to exploit the vulnerability by changing a specific file into a pseudo-symlink, allowing privilege escalation on affected installations. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A security agent link following vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One could allow a local attacker to exploit the vulnerability by changing a specific file into a pseudo-symlink, allowing privilege escalation on affected installations. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Trendmicro | Apex One | < 14.0.11960 |
| Trendmicro | Apex One | 2019 |
References
- https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000292209Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-173/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000292209Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-173/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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