Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One, OfficeScan XG SP1, Worry-Free Business Security 10 SP1 and Worry-Free Business Security Services on Microsoft Windows may allow an attacker to create a hard link to any file on the system, which then could be manipulated to gain a privilege escalation and code execution. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. Please note that version 1909 (OS Build 18363.719) of Microsoft Windows 10 mitigates hard links, but previous versions are affected.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Trendmicro | Apex One | 2019 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
| Trendmicro | Worry-Free Business Security | 10.0 |
| Trendmicro | Worry-Free Business Security Services | - |
| Apple | Macos | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000263632Vendor Advisory
- https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000263633Vendor Advisory
- https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000267260Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1093/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000263632Vendor Advisory
- https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000263633Vendor Advisory
- https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000267260Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1093/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-24556?
CVE-2020-24556 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One, OfficeScan XG SP1, Worry-Free Business Security 10 SP1 and Worry-Free Business Security Services on Microsoft Windows may allow an attacker to create a hard li...
How severe is CVE-2020-24556?
CVE-2020-24556 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-24556?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Trendmicro Apex One, Microsoft Windows, Trendmicro Worry-Free Business Security, Trendmicro Worry-Free Business Security Services, Apple Macos.