7.3
Advisory Published

ZDI-21-1112: Trend Micro HouseCall for Home Networks Uncontrolled Search Path Element Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Trend Micro HouseCall for Home Networks. 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 configuration of OpenSSL. The process loads an OpenSSL configuration file from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of an administrator.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Trend Micro HouseCall for Home Networks

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-21-1112?

    The severity of ZDI-21-1112 is classified as high due to the potential for privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix ZDI-21-1112?

    To fix ZDI-21-1112, update Trend Micro HouseCall for Home Networks to the latest version provided by the vendor.

  • Who is affected by ZDI-21-1112?

    Users of Trend Micro HouseCall for Home Networks on vulnerable installations are affected by ZDI-21-1112.

  • Can ZDI-21-1112 be exploited remotely?

    No, ZDI-21-1112 requires local access to the system for exploitation.

  • What types of attacks can ZDI-21-1112 allow?

    ZDI-21-1112 could allow local attackers to escalate privileges on the affected system.

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