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Affected Version(s)

ProductAffected Version(s) Platform Language(s) 
Deep Security Agent  20.x builds below 20.0.1-3180 WindowsEnglish


Solution

Trend Micro addressed the issue in the following version of the product.

ProductUpdated version NotesPlatform Availability 
Deep Security Agent Deep Security Agent 20.0.1-3180 for Windows Deep Security Help Center  WindowsNow Available 

Please note that the vulnerability may have been addressed in an earlier version of the product than what is listed on the current Deep Security Help Center; however, Trend Micro highly encourages customers to obtain the latest version of the product to ensure all known vulnerabilities and issues are addressed.

Customers are encouraged to visit Trend Micro’s Download Center to obtain prerequisite software (such as Service Packs) before applying any of the solutions above.


Vulnerability Details

CVE-2024-36358 Agent Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability 
ZDI-CAN-21461
CVSSv3: 7.8: AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

A link following vulnerability in Trend Micro Deep Security 20.x agents below build 20.0.1-3180 could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations.

Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.


Mitigating Factors

Exploiting these type of vulnerabilities generally require that an attacker has access (physical or remote) to a vulnerable machine. In addition to timely application of patches and updated solutions, customers are also advised to review remote access to critical systems and ensure policies and perimeter security is up-to-date.

However, even though an exploit may require several specific conditions to be met, Trend Micro strongly encourages customers to update to the latest builds as soon as possible.


Acknowledgement

Trend Micro would like to thank the following individuals for responsibly disclosing these issues and working with Trend Micro to help protect our customers:


External Reference(s)

The following advisories may be found at Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative Published Advisories site:
  • ZDI-CAN-21461