#VU65018 Out-of-bounds read in Trend Micro Security (Consumer) and Maximum Security


Published: 2022-07-08 | Updated: 2022-09-01

Vulnerability identifier: #VU65018

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-35234

CWE-ID: CWE-125

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Trend Micro

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition within the User Mode Hooking Monitor Engine. A local user can trigger an out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system or cause the application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Trend Micro Security (Consumer): 17.7.1130 - 17.7.1383

Maximum Security: 2021 (v17) - 2022 v17.7


External links
http://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/TMKA-11058
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-962/


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.


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