CVE-2022-44648: Trend Micro Apex One Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability
An Out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One and Apex One as a Service could allow a local attacker to disclose sensitive information on affected installations. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. This is similar to, but not the same as CVE-2022-44647.
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This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Trend Micro Apex One Security Agent. 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 User Mode Hooking Monitor Engine. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-44648.
What is the title of the vulnerability?
The title of the vulnerability is Trend Micro Apex One Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-44648?
The severity of CVE-2022-44648 is medium with a severity value of 5.5.
Which software or products are affected by CVE-2022-44648?
Trend Micro Apex One and Worry-Free Business Security versions up to and exclusive to 14.0.11789 and 2019 are affected.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-44648?
An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit CVE-2022-44648.