CVE-2022-40142

A security link following local privilege escalation vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One and Trend Micro Apex One as a Service agents could allow a local attacker to create a writable folder in an arbitrary location and escalate privileges on affected installations. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Score

CVSS 3.1 7.8 High

Status

Modified - security@trendmicro.com

Published

2022-09-19

Last modified

2024-08-03

Weaknesses

CWE-269

Affected products

• Trend Micro Apex One (Trend Micro)
• Apex One (Trendmicro)

References

• https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000291528
• https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1190/