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Advisory Published

CVE-2022-38764: Trend Micro HouseCall Incorrect Permission Assignment Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Mon Sep 19 2022(Updated: )

A vulnerability on Trend Micro HouseCall version 1.62.1.1133 and below could allow a local attacker to escalate privlieges due to an overly permissive folder om the product installer.

Credit: security@trendmicro.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Trend Micro HouseCall for Home Networks
Trend Micro HouseCall<=1.62.1.1133
Microsoft Windows Operating System

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-38764?

    CVE-2022-38764 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow local privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-38764?

    To address CVE-2022-38764, update Trend Micro HouseCall to version 1.62.1.1134 or later, which contains the necessary patches.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2022-38764?

    CVE-2022-38764 affects installations of Trend Micro HouseCall version 1.62.1.1133 and below on Windows operating systems.

  • What type of attack can exploit CVE-2022-38764?

    CVE-2022-38764 can be exploited by local attackers to escalate their privileges on affected systems.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-38764?

    Currently, there are no documented workarounds for CVE-2022-38764 other than upgrading to the patched version.

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