CVE-2018-6233: Trend Micro Maximum Security tmnciesc Buffer Overflow Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Fri May 25 2018(Updated: )
A buffer overflow privilege escalation vulnerability in Trend Micro Maximum Security (Consumer) 2018 could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on vulnerable installations due to a flaw within processing of IOCTL 0x222060 by the tmnciesc.sys driver. 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 Maximum Security | <=12.0 | |
| Trendmicro Internet Security | <=12.0 | |
| Trendmicro Maximum Security | <=12.0 | |
| Trendmicro Premium Security | <=12.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Trend Micro Maximum Security |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-6233?
CVE-2018-6233 is a vulnerability that allows local attackers to escalate privileges on vulnerable installations of Trend Micro Maximum Security.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Which software is affected by CVE-2018-6233?
Trend Micro Maximum Security versions up to and including 12.0 are affected by this vulnerability.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-6233?
The severity of CVE-2018-6233 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How can I fix CVE-2018-6233?
To fix this vulnerability, update Trend Micro Maximum Security to a version higher than 12.0.
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