CVE-2020-24557 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2020-24557, a vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One and Worry-Free Business Security 10.0 SP1 on Windows allowing attackers to disable security, abuse functions, and escalate privileges. Find mitigation steps here.
A vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One and Worry-Free Business Security 10.0 SP1 on Microsoft Windows may allow an attacker to manipulate a particular product folder to disable the security temporarily, abuse a specific Windows function, and attain privilege escalation. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system to exploit this vulnerability. Version 1909 (OS Build 18363.719) of Microsoft Windows 10 mitigates hard links, but previous versions are affected.
Understanding CVE-2020-24557
This CVE involves improper access control leading to privilege escalation in Trend Micro Apex One and Worry-Free Business Security.
What is CVE-2020-24557?
CVE-2020-24557 is a vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One and Worry-Free Business Security 10.0 SP1 on Microsoft Windows that allows attackers to manipulate a product folder, disable security, abuse Windows functions, and escalate privileges.
The Impact of CVE-2020-24557
- Attackers can temporarily disable security measures on affected systems.
- Unauthorized users can abuse Windows functions and gain escalated privileges.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-24557
This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate product folders, disable security, abuse Windows functions, and achieve privilege escalation on affected systems.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Trend Micro Apex One version 2009 (on premise), SaaS
- Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security version 10.0 SP1
Exploitation Mechanism
To exploit this vulnerability, attackers need to execute low-privileged code on the target system before manipulating the product folder.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from CVE-2020-24557 with the following steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update Trend Micro Apex One and Worry-Free Business Security to the latest versions.
- Implement security best practices to prevent unauthorized access.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly monitor and audit system activity for unusual behavior.
- Educate users on safe computing practices to prevent malware infections.
Patching and Updates
- Apply security patches and updates provided by Trend Micro to address this vulnerability.