PT-2023-1525 · Trend Micro · Trend Micro Apex One

Lays + 1 · Published 2023-02-09 · Updated 2023-03-16 · CVE-2023-25146

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Trend Micro Apex One (affected versions not specified)

Description A security issue in the Trend Micro Apex One agent could allow a local attacker to quarantine a file, delete the original folder, and replace it with a junction to an arbitrary location, ultimately leading to an arbitrary file being dropped to an arbitrary location. The attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system to exploit this issue. The vulnerability is related to incorrect link resolution before accessing a file, which may allow an attacker to elevate their privileges.

Recommendations At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Link Following

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Related Identifiers

BDU:2023-00968

CVE-2023-25146

ZDI-23-172

Affected Products

Trend Micro Apex One

References · 10

• https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000292209 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2023-00968 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-25146 · Security Note
• https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-172 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-25146 · Vendor Advisory
• https://success.trendmicro.com/dcx/s/solution/000292209?language=en_US · Note
• http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-172 · Note
• https://egfincirt.org.eg/trend-micro-security-update-12-february-2023 · Note
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/59861 · Telegram Post
• https://cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2023020957 · Note