#VU65870 Link following in Apex One and Worry-Free Business Security - CVE-2022-36336

Vulnerability identifier: #VU65870

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-2022-36336

CWE-ID: CWE-59

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apex One
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls
Worry-Free Business 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 insecure link following within the NT Apex One RealTime Scan Service. A local user can create a mount point and delete arbitrary files on the system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.

Mitigation
The resolution for this issue is deployed automatically via ActiveUpdate to customers in an updated Spyware pattern 25.27.

Vulnerable software versions

Apex One: CP B2049 - 2019

Worry-Free Business Security: 10 SP1 Patch 2203 - 10.0

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External links
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1033/
https://success.trendmicro.com/dcx/s/solution/000291267?language=en_US

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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.