CVE-2018-18329: 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 0x6F4E 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-2018-18329?
CVE-2018-18329 has a medium severity level due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2018-18329?
To fix CVE-2018-18329, you should update Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac to the latest version that contains the patch.
Who is affected by CVE-2018-18329?
CVE-2018-18329 affects users of Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac versions 7.0 and above, specifically from the year 2017 and up.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-18329?
CVE-2018-18329 is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability due to untrusted pointer dereference.
Can CVE-2018-18329 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2018-18329 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the vulnerable system.
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