Privilege escalation in Trend Micro Maximum Security



| Updated: 2024-06-07
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-32849
CWE-ID CWE-59
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Maximum Security
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor Trend Micro

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Link following

EUVDB-ID: #VU88974

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-32849

CWE-ID: CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure link following. A local user can place a symbolic link to a critical file on the system and escalate privileges.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Maximum Security: All versions

CPE2.3 External links

https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/TMKA-19175
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-576/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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