CVE-2021-36742
Description
A improper input validation vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One, Apex One as a Service, OfficeScan XG and Worry-Free Business Security 10.0 SP1 allows 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.
Summary dbcve.org
This is a local privilege escalation vulnerability caused by improper input validation in Trend Micro Apex One, Apex One as a Service, OfficeScan XG, and Worry-Free Business Security 10.0 SP1. An attacker who has already achieved low-privileged code execution on the target system can exploit improper input validation to elevate their privileges to higher levels.
Mitigation
Apply the vendor-supplied security patches or updates for the affected Trend Micro products as soon as they become available, after appropriate testing in a non-production environment.