#VU66771 Incorrect Privilege Assignment in HouseCall - CVE-2022-38764

Vulnerability identifier: #VU66771

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
HouseCall
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Trend Micro

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

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

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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.