ZDI-18-1297: Trend Micro Anti-Virus KERedirect Untrusted Pointer Dereference Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on vulnerable installations of Trend Micro Anti-Virus. 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 KERedirect kext. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied value prior to dereferencing it as a pointer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the kernel.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Trend Micro Anti-Virus

Event History

Jan 29, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·05:24 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of ZDI-18-1297?

The severity of ZDI-18-1297 is critical as it allows local attackers to escalate privileges on Trend Micro Anti-Virus installations.

2

How do I fix ZDI-18-1297?

To fix ZDI-18-1297, ensure you apply the latest security updates provided by Trend Micro for their Anti-Virus software.

3

Who is affected by ZDI-18-1297?

ZDI-18-1297 affects users of vulnerable installations of Trend Micro Anti-Virus software.

4

What type of attack does ZDI-18-1297 enable?

ZDI-18-1297 enables local attackers to escalate their privileges after executing low-privileged code on the target system.

5

Is there a workaround for ZDI-18-1297?

There is no known workaround for ZDI-18-1297, and it is strongly recommended to apply the latest updates from Trend Micro.

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