CVE-2018-15367: Trend Micro Anti-Virus ctl_set KERedirect Untrusted Pointer Dereference Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
A ctlset KERedirect Untrusted Pointer Dereference Privilege Escalation vulnerability in Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac (Consumer) 7.0 (2017) and above could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on vulnerable installations. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
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This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on vulnerable installations of Trend Micro Anti-Virus. 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 function ctlset KERedirect kext. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied value prior to dereferencing it as a pointer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the kernel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-15367?
CVE-2018-15367 has a medium severity rating as it allows local attackers to escalate privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2018-15367?
To fix CVE-2018-15367, ensure that you are using the latest version of Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac, as updates include security patches.
Which versions of Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac are affected by CVE-2018-15367?
CVE-2018-15367 affects Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac versions 7.0 and above, including specific versions up to 9.0.1356.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-15367?
CVE-2018-15367 is classified as a KERedirect Untrusted Pointer Dereference Privilege Escalation vulnerability.
Who can exploit CVE-2018-15367?
CVE-2018-15367 can be exploited by local attackers who already have the ability to execute code on the vulnerable systems.