Trend Micro Deep Security Improper Access Control Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability [CVE-2024-48903]

CVE number = CVE-2024-48903

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Trend Micro Deep Security.

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

The specific flaw exists within the Anti-Malware Solution Platform.

The issues results from insufficient access control on a sensitive folder.

An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.

Trend Micro has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://success.trendmicro.com/en-US/solution/KA-0017997

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