SB2022051003 - Insecure link following in Trend Micro Password Manager for Windows



SB2022051003 - Insecure link following in Trend Micro Password Manager for Windows

Published: May 10, 2022 Updated: May 13, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022051003
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Link following (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-30523)

The 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.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.