Advisory Published

ZDI-22-962: Trend Micro Maximum Security Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected 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 User Mode Hooking Monitor Engine. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Trend Micro Maximum Security 2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-22-962?

    The severity of ZDI-22-962 is classified as high due to its potential to expose sensitive information.

  • How do I fix ZDI-22-962?

    To fix ZDI-22-962, users should update Trend Micro Maximum Security to the latest version as recommended by the vendor.

  • What type of information can be disclosed through ZDI-22-962?

    ZDI-22-962 allows local attackers to potentially disclose sensitive information from affected installations.

  • Who is affected by ZDI-22-962?

    ZDI-22-962 affects users of Trend Micro Maximum Security 2022.

  • What conditions are required to exploit ZDI-22-962?

    To exploit ZDI-22-962, an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system.

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