CVE-2018-18327: Trend Micro Anti-Virus KERedirect Untrusted Pointer Dereference Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Tue Oct 23 2018(Updated: )
A 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. The issue results from the lack of proper validation function on 0x6eDC offset user-supplied buffer. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Credit: security@trendmicro.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Trend Micro Antivirus | ||
| Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac | >=7.0<=7.1.1124 | |
| Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac 2018 | >=8.0<=8.0.3082 | |
| Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac | >=9.0<=9.0.1356 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-18327?
The severity of CVE-2018-18327 is high due to its potential to allow privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2018-18327?
To fix CVE-2018-18327, update Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac are affected by CVE-2018-18327?
CVE-2018-18327 affects Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac versions 7.0 (2017) and above, including 8.0 and 9.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-18327?
CVE-2018-18327 is a KERedirect Untrusted Pointer Dereference vulnerability that allows privilege escalation.
Who can exploit CVE-2018-18327?
A local attacker can exploit CVE-2018-18327 to escalate privileges on vulnerable installations.
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