Advisory Details

May 27th, 2022

Trend Micro Internet Security Exposed Dangerous Method Information Disclosure Vulnerability

ZDI-22-801
ZDI-CAN-15757

CVE ID CVE-2022-30703
CVSS SCORE 6.5, AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
AFFECTED VENDORS Trend Micro
AFFECTED PRODUCTS Internet Security
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Trend Micro Internet 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 NCIE Scanner module. The module exposes a dangerous function to unprivileged users. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the kernel.

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-11021
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2022-01-07 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2022-05-27 - Coordinated public release of advisory
CREDIT Anonymous
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