Advisory Details

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Trend Micro Apex One Security Agent. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the Damage Cleanup Engine. By creating a junction, an attacker can abuse a driver to delete a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.

• 2023-08-01 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
• 2024-01-10 - Coordinated public release of advisory
• 2024-07-01 - Advisory Updated