Insecure link following in Trend Micro Password Manager for Windows

1) Link following

EUVDB-ID: #VU62905

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-30523

CWE-ID: CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

Exploit availability: No

Description

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.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Password Manager for Windows: 5.0.0.1076 - 5.0.1058

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:trend_micro:password_manager_for_windows:5.0.0.1076:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:trend_micro:password_manager_for_windows:5.0.0.1081:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:trend_micro:password_manager_for_windows:5.0.0.1217:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/TMKA-09071
https://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.