Incorrect Privilege Assignment in Trend Micro HouseCall



| Updated: 2022-09-01
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-38764
CWE-ID CWE-266
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 HouseCall
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor Trend Micro

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Incorrect Privilege Assignment

EUVDB-ID: #VU66771

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-38764

CWE-ID: CWE-266 - Incorrect Privilege Assignment

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to an overly permissive folders under Program Files. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code with System privileges.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

HouseCall: 1.62.1.1133

CPE2.3 External links

https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/TMKA-11092
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1178/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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