CVE-2022-44650: Trend Micro Apex One Unauthorized Change Prevention Service Memory Corruption Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Mon Nov 21 2022(Updated: )
A memory corruption vulnerability in the Unauthorized Change Prevention service of Trend Micro Apex One and Apex One as a Service could allow a local attacker to elevate privileges 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.
Credit: security@trendmicro.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Trend Micro Apex One | ||
| Trendmicro Apex One | <14.0.11789 | |
| Trendmicro Apex One | =2019 | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-44650?
CVE-2022-44650 is a vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One Security Agent that allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations.
How can I exploit CVE-2022-44650?
To exploit CVE-2022-44650, an attacker must first gain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system.
Which versions of Trend Micro Apex One are affected by CVE-2022-44650?
Versions up to and including 14.0.11789 of Trend Micro Apex One are affected by CVE-2022-44650.
Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2022-44650?
No, Microsoft Windows is not vulnerable to CVE-2022-44650.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-44650?
CVE-2022-44650 has a severity score of 7.8, which is considered high.
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