#VU101851 Untrusted search path in Deep Security - CVE-2024-55955

Vulnerability identifier: #VU101851

Vulnerability 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-2024-55955

CWE-ID: CWE-426

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Deep Security
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: Trend Micro

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to usage of an untrusted search path. A local user can place a malicious binary into a specific location on the system and execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Deep Security: before 20.0.1-23340

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External links
https://success.trendmicro.com/en-US/solution/KA-0018571
https://appweb.trendmicro.com/SupportNews/NewsDetail.aspx?id=5337
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-008/

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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.