CVE-2018-3608: Code Injection

Published Jul 6, 2018
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Updated

A vulnerability in Trend Micro Maximum Security's (Consumer) 2018 (versions 12.0.1191 and below) User-Mode Hooking (UMH) driver could allow an attacker to create a specially crafted packet that could alter a vulnerable system in such a way that malicious code could be injected into other processes.

Affected Software

9 affected components
trendmicro Antivirus \+ Security<=12.0.1191
trendmicro Internet Security<=12.0.1191
trendmicro Maximum Security<=12.0.1191
trendmicro Premium Security<=12.0.1191
Microsoft Windows
trendmicro Officescan=11.0
trendmicro Officescan=12.0
trendmicro Officescan Monthly=11.0
trendmicro Officescan Monthly=12.0

Event History

Jul 6, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability CVE-2018-3608?

The vulnerability CVE-2018-3608 is a security flaw in Trend Micro Maximum Security (Consumer) 2018 (versions 12.0.1191 and below) that allows an attacker to inject malicious code into other processes.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-3608?

Versions 12.0.1191 and below of Trend Micro Maximum Security, Trendmicro Internet Security, Trendmicro Premium Security, Trendmicro Officescan, and Trendmicro Officescan Monthly are affected by CVE-2018-3608.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2018-3608?

CVE-2018-3608 has a severity level of 9.8 (Critical).

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-3608?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-3608 by creating a specially crafted packet that alters a vulnerable system and injects malicious code into other processes.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-3608?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-3608 on the following pages: [Trend Micro Support](http://esupport.trendmicro.com/support/vb/solution/ja-jp/1120144.aspx) and [Trend Micro Technical Support](https://esupport.trendmicro.com/en-US/home/pages/technical-support/1120237.aspx).

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