#VU63130 Link following in Maximum Security - CVE-2022-30687
Published: May 13, 2022 / Updated: May 26, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU63130
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-30687
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Maximum Security
Maximum Security
Software vendor:
Trend Micro
Trend Micro
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to delete arbitrary files on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insecure link following when deleting files in the secure erase feature. A local user can create a specially crafted link to a critical file on the system and delete it with elevated privileges.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.