Trend Micro has released a critical update addressing a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability (CVE-2024-51503) in its Trend Micro Deep Security 20 Agent.
This vulnerability, identified as a manual scan command injection flaw, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected machines, potentially leading to privilege escalation across the domain.
This vulnerability affects the manual scan feature within Trend Micro Deep Security, specifically on systems running Deep Security 20.
An attacker who can execute low-privileged code on a target system may use this flaw to escalate privileges and inject commands, posing a serious security threat in corporate environments.
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Affected Products
| Product | Affected Version(s) | Platform | Language(s) |
| Deep Security Agent | Versions before 20.0.1-21510 | Windows | English |
| Deep Security Notifier on DSVA | Version 20.0.0-8438 only | Windows VM | English |
To mitigate this vulnerability, Trend Micro has released updated versions of the affected products. Users are strongly encouraged to apply these patches immediately.
Vulnerability Details
The vulnerability (CVE-2024-51503) is categorized as an OS command injection flaw that can lead to remote code execution.
Exploiting this flaw requires the attacker to have local access to the system and domain user privileges.
Once access is obtained, the attacker can inject malicious commands to execute arbitrary code on other machines in the same domain, leading to potential full compromise of the network.
Exploitation of this vulnerability requires the attacker to already have access to a vulnerable machine, either remotely or physically.
Trend Micro recommends timely application of patches, reviewing remote access policies, and ensuring up-to-date perimeter security.
Despite the complexity of exploiting this flaw, Trend Micro strongly advises customers to update to the latest builds of their software to ensure maximum security.
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