Insecure link following in Trend Micro Password Manager for Windows
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2022-30523 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-59 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Password Manager for Windows Client/Desktop applications / Other client software |
| Vendor | Trend Micro |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Link following
EUVDB-ID: #VU62905
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-30523
CWE-ID:
CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to delete arbitrary files on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insecure link following. A local user can create a specially crafted symbolic link on the system and delete arbitrary files with SYSTEM privileges.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsPassword Manager for Windows: 5.0.0.1076 - 5.0.1058
External linkshttp://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/TMKA-09071
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-759/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
