7.8
Advisory Published
Advisory Published

ZDI-23-053: Trend Micro Maximum Security Time-Of-Check Time-Of-Use Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Wed Jan 18 2023(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges 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.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Trend Micro Maximum Security

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this Trend Micro Maximum Security vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID is ZDI-23-053.

  • What is the severity of the ZDI-23-053 vulnerability?

    The severity of the ZDI-23-053 vulnerability is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

  • How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?

    An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit the ZDI-23-053 vulnerability.

  • What is affected by the ZDI-23-053 vulnerability?

    The ZDI-23-053 vulnerability affects installations of Trend Micro Maximum Security.

  • Is there a fix available for the ZDI-23-053 vulnerability?

    Yes, a fix for the ZDI-23-053 vulnerability is available. It is recommended to update to the latest version of Trend Micro Maximum Security.

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