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CVE-2022-36336 (GCVE-0-2022-36336)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2022-07-29 23:15 – Updated: 2024-08-03 10:00
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Summary
A link following vulnerability in the scanning function of Trend Micro Apex One and Worry-Free Business Security agents could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. The resolution for this issue has been deployed automatically via ActiveUpdate to customers in an updated Spyware pattern. Customers who are up-to-date on detection patterns are not required to take any additional steps to mitigate this issue.
Severity
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • Link Following LPE
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