Advisory Details

July 30th, 2024

Trend Micro VPN Proxy One Pro Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

ZDI-24-1023
ZDI-CAN-22717

CVE ID CVE-2024-41183
CVSS SCORE 7.8, AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS Trend Micro
AFFECTED PRODUCTS VPN Proxy One Pro
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Trend Micro VPN Proxy One Pro. 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 DEP Manager. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to delete a folder. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS Trend Micro has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/tmka-14460
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2024-02-02 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2024-07-30 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2024-08-15 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT Hashim Jawad (@ihack4falafel)
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