What is CVE-2022-27883?

CVE-2022-27883 is a vulnerability in Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac that allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-27883?

To exploit CVE-2022-27883, an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system.

What is the severity level of CVE-2022-27883?

The severity level of CVE-2022-27883 is high.

How can I fix CVE-2022-27883?

To fix CVE-2022-27883, update Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac to version 11.5 or later.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-27883?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-27883 at the following references: - [Trend Micro Help Center](https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/tmka-10978) - [Zero Day Initiative Advisory](https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-546/)

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-27883

high

8.5

CWE

9/4/2022

3/8/2024

CVE-2022-27883: Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac Link Following Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Sat Apr 09 2022(Updated: )

A link following vulnerability in Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac 11.5 could allow an attacker to create a specially-crafted file as a symlink that can lead to privilege escalation. Please note that an attacker must at least have low-level privileges on the system to attempt to exploit this vulnerability.

Credit: security@trendmicro.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Trendmicro Antivirus For Mac	<=11.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-27883?
CVE-2022-27883 is a vulnerability in Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac that allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-27883?
To exploit CVE-2022-27883, an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system.
What is the severity level of CVE-2022-27883?
The severity level of CVE-2022-27883 is high.
How can I fix CVE-2022-27883?
To fix CVE-2022-27883, update Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac to version 11.5 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-27883?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-27883 at the following references: - [Trend Micro Help Center](https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/tmka-10978) - [Zero Day Initiative Advisory](https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-546/)

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