Vulnerability Description
A link following local privilege escalation vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One and Trend Micro Apex One as a Service servers could allow a local attacker to abuse an insecure directory that could allow a low-privileged user to run arbitrary code with elevated privileges. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Trendmicro | Apex One | - |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000291528PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1191/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000291528PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1191/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-40143?
CVE-2022-40143 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). A link following local privilege escalation vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One and Trend Micro Apex One as a Service servers could allow a local attacker to abuse an insecure directory that could a...
How severe is CVE-2022-40143?
CVE-2022-40143 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-40143?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Trendmicro Apex One, Microsoft Windows.