Vulnerability identifier: #VU66905

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-37348

CWE-ID: CWE-125

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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

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 pass specially crafted input to the application and read contents of memory on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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

Trend Micro Security (Consumer): 17.7 - 17.7.1383

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External links
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1177/
http://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/tmka-11058

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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.