Vulnerability identifier: #VU61983

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-28339

CWE-ID: CWE-426

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
HouseCall for Home Networks
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: Trend Micro

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application loads .dll libraries in an insecure manner. A local user can place a malicious .dll file in a specific directory on the system and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

HouseCall for Home Networks: 5.3.1045 - 5.3.1302

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External links
http://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/TMKA-21734
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-620/

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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.