CVE-2022-34893: Trend Micro Maximum Security Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Trend Micro Maximum Security. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Trend Micro Anti-Malware Solution Platform. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to delete a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.
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Trend Micro Security 2022 (consumer) has a link following vulnerability where an attacker with lower privileges could manipulate a mountpoint which could lead to escalation of privilege on an affected machine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-34893?
CVE-2022-34893 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability found in Trend Micro Maximum Security.
How does CVE-2022-34893 affect Trend Micro Maximum Security?
CVE-2022-34893 allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Trend Micro Maximum Security.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-34893?
CVE-2022-34893 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
How can CVE-2022-34893 be exploited?
To exploit CVE-2022-34893, an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system.
Are there any references available for CVE-2022-34893?
Yes, there are references available for CVE-2022-34893. You can find them at the following links: [Reference 1](https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/tmka-11053) and [Reference 2](https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1175/).