Vulnerability identifier: #VU64864

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-2022-34893

CWE-ID: CWE-59

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Trend Micro Security (Consumer)
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: Trend Micro

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to link following issue. A local user can manipulate a mountpoint and gain elevated privileges on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Trend Micro Security (Consumer): 17.7.1179

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External links
http://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/TMKA-11053
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1175/

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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.