CVE-2021-3848 (GCVE-0-2021-3848)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-10-06 09:50 – Updated: 2024-08-03 17:09
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
An arbitrary file creation by privilege escalation vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One, Apex One as a Service, Worry-Free Business Security 10.0 SP1, and Worry-Free Business Security Services could allow a local attacker to create an arbitrary file with higher privileges that could lead to a denial-of-service (DoS) 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.
Severity
5.5 (Medium)
CWE
- Arbitrary File Creation by Privliege Escalation
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000289183 | x_refsource_MISC |
Impacted products
2 products
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trend Micro | Trend Micro Apex One |
Affected:
2019, SaaS
|
guessed | |
| Trend Micro | Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security |
Affected:
10.0 SP1, Services (SaaS)
|
guessed |
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