ZDI-18-410: Trend Micro Maximum Security tmusa Time-Of-Check Time-Of-Use Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on vulnerable 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 processing of IOCTL 0x222813 by the tmusa driver. The code is subject to a time-of-check/time-of-use race condition when processing data from the user. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges to kernel.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Trend Micro Maximum Security 2022 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of ZDI-18-410?
The severity of ZDI-18-410 is considered high due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix ZDI-18-410?
To fix ZDI-18-410, update Trend Micro Maximum Security to the latest version released by the vendor.
Can ZDI-18-410 be exploited remotely?
No, ZDI-18-410 requires local access to the system to be exploited.
What systems are affected by ZDI-18-410?
ZDI-18-410 affects installations of Trend Micro Maximum Security, specifically versions from 2022.
What are the risks associated with ZDI-18-410?
Exploiting ZDI-18-410 can lead to unauthorized escalation of privileges on the affected system.
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