Trend Micro Deep Security Agent Link Following Denial-of-Service Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows local attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of Trend Micro Deep 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 this component to delete a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system.
Additional Details
Trend Micro has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://success.trendmicro.com/en-US/solution/KA-0019344
Disclosure Timeline
- 2024-12-19 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2025-04-09 - Coordinated public release of advisory
- 2025-04-09 - Advisory Updated
Credit
NT AUTHORITY\ANONYMOUS LOGON
