Description
A improper input validation vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One, Apex One as a Service, OfficeScan XG and Worry-Free Business Security 10.0 SP1 allows a local attacker to 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.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAttack VectorLocal
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:LPrivileges RequiredLow
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Trend Micro
commercial·JPaka trendmicro, tmi
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Exploitability
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
Added to KEV:Nov 3, 2021
Remediation due:Nov 17, 2021
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Official Patch Available
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MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique Initial Access
References
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000287819
success.trendmicro.com
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000287820
success.trendmicro.com
https://success.trendmicro.com/jp/solution/000287796
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