Advisory Details

May 26th, 2022

Trend Micro Maximum Security Link Following Arbitrary File Deletion Vulnerability

CVE ID	CVE-2022-30687
CVSS SCORE	6.1, AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS	Trend Micro
AFFECTED PRODUCTS	Maximum Security
VULNERABILITY DETAILS	This vulnerability allows local attackers to delete arbitrary files on affected installations of Trend Micro Maximum Security. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the implementation of the Secure Erase feature. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied link prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to delete files in the context of SYSTEM.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS	Trend Micro has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at: https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/tmka-11017
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE	2022-01-14 - Vulnerability reported to vendor 2022-05-26 - Coordinated public release of advisory
CREDIT	Amir Ahmadi (@KingAmir )

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