What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-14557?

The severity of ZDI-CAN-14557 is critical, allowing local privilege escalation on Trend Micro Maximum Security.

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-14557?

To fix ZDI-CAN-14557, ensure that your Trend Micro Maximum Security software is updated to the latest version provided by Trend Micro.

What type of vulnerability is ZDI-CAN-14557?

ZDI-CAN-14557 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability that requires low-privileged code execution to exploit.

Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-14557?

ZDI-CAN-14557 affects users of Trend Micro Maximum Security 2022.

Can ZDI-CAN-14557 be exploited remotely?

No, ZDI-CAN-14557 can only be exploited locally by an attacker with low-privileged code execution capabilities.

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ZDI-CAN-14557

high

7.8

30/1/2025

ZDI-CAN-14557: Trend Micro Maximum Security Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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. The specific flaw exists within the Trend Micro Anti-Malware Solution Platform. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to delete a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.

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Trend Micro Maximum Security 2022

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What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-14557?
The severity of ZDI-CAN-14557 is critical, allowing local privilege escalation on Trend Micro Maximum Security.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-14557?
To fix ZDI-CAN-14557, ensure that your Trend Micro Maximum Security software is updated to the latest version provided by Trend Micro.
What type of vulnerability is ZDI-CAN-14557?
ZDI-CAN-14557 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability that requires low-privileged code execution to exploit.
Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-14557?
ZDI-CAN-14557 affects users of Trend Micro Maximum Security 2022.
Can ZDI-CAN-14557 be exploited remotely?
No, ZDI-CAN-14557 can only be exploited locally by an attacker with low-privileged code execution capabilities.

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