#VU98809 Improper access control in Deep Security - CVE-2024-48903

Vulnerability identifier: #VU98809

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-48903

CWE-ID: CWE-284

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 improper access restrictions. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Deep Security: before 20.0.1-17380

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External links
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1419/
https://success.trendmicro.com/en-US/solution/KA-0017997

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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.