CVE-2020-24562 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

A vulnerability in Trend Micro OfficeScan XG SP1 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. This CVE is similar, but not identical to CVE-2020-24556.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Trendmicro	Officescan	xg
Microsoft	Windows	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59

References

https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000263633Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1226/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000263633Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1226/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-24562?

CVE-2020-24562 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A vulnerability in Trend Micro OfficeScan XG SP1 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 escalat...

How severe is CVE-2020-24562?

CVE-2020-24562 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-2020-24562?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Trendmicro Officescan, Microsoft Windows.