What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-12553?

The severity of ZDI-CAN-12553 is categorized as critical due to its potential to allow privilege escalation.

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-12553?

To fix ZDI-CAN-12553, update Trend Micro HouseCall for Home Networks to the latest version available from the vendor.

Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-12553?

ZDI-CAN-12553 affects users of Trend Micro HouseCall for Home Networks that have installed vulnerable versions.

What type of attack does ZDI-CAN-12553 facilitate?

ZDI-CAN-12553 facilitates local privilege escalation attacks on the affected systems.

Vulnerability/
ZDI-CAN-12553

high

7.3

3/8/2024

ZDI-CAN-12553: Trend Micro HouseCall for Home Networks Incorrect Permission Assignment 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 product installer. The issue results from incorrect permissions set on product folders created by the installer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of an administrator.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Trend Micro HouseCall for Home Networks

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-12553?
The severity of ZDI-CAN-12553 is categorized as critical due to its potential to allow privilege escalation.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-12553?
To fix ZDI-CAN-12553, update Trend Micro HouseCall for Home Networks to the latest version available from the vendor.
Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-12553?
ZDI-CAN-12553 affects users of Trend Micro HouseCall for Home Networks that have installed vulnerable versions.
What type of attack does ZDI-CAN-12553 facilitate?
ZDI-CAN-12553 facilitates local privilege escalation attacks on the affected systems.
What do attackers need to exploit ZDI-CAN-12553?
Attackers must have the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system to exploit ZDI-CAN-12553.

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