What is the severity of ZDI-22-546?

ZDI-22-546 is a high-severity vulnerability that allows local privilege escalation on Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac.

How can I fix ZDI-22-546?

To remediate ZDI-22-546, users should update their Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac to the latest version provided by Trend Micro.

Who can exploit ZDI-22-546?

ZDI-22-546 can be exploited by local attackers who have already obtained the ability to execute low-privileged code on the affected system.

What software is affected by ZDI-22-546?

ZDI-22-546 affects installations of Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac.

What type of vulnerability is ZDI-22-546?

ZDI-22-546 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.

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ZDI-22-546

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29/1/2025

ZDI-22-546: Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac Link Following Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac. 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 libTmUtil dylib. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the product to loosen permissions on a local file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of root.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-22-546?
ZDI-22-546 is a high-severity vulnerability that allows local privilege escalation on Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac.
How can I fix ZDI-22-546?
To remediate ZDI-22-546, users should update their Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac to the latest version provided by Trend Micro.
Who can exploit ZDI-22-546?
ZDI-22-546 can be exploited by local attackers who have already obtained the ability to execute low-privileged code on the affected system.
What software is affected by ZDI-22-546?
ZDI-22-546 affects installations of Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac.
What type of vulnerability is ZDI-22-546?
ZDI-22-546 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-22-546?
ZDI-22-546 is a high-severity vulnerability that allows local privilege escalation on Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac.
How can I fix ZDI-22-546?
To remediate ZDI-22-546, users should update their Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac to the latest version provided by Trend Micro.
Who can exploit ZDI-22-546?
ZDI-22-546 can be exploited by local attackers who have already obtained the ability to execute low-privileged code on the affected system.
What software is affected by ZDI-22-546?
ZDI-22-546 affects installations of Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac.
What type of vulnerability is ZDI-22-546?
ZDI-22-546 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.