7.3
Advisory Published

ZDI-CAN-16316: Trend Micro HouseCall for Home Networks Uncontrolled Search Path Element 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 log4j scanner. The process loads a file from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of an administrator.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Trend Micro HouseCall

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-16316?

    The severity of ZDI-CAN-16316 is considered high due to its potential for local privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix ZDI-CAN-16316?

    To fix ZDI-CAN-16316, ensure that your Trend Micro HouseCall for Home Networks software is updated to the latest version.

  • Who is impacted by ZDI-CAN-16316?

    ZDI-CAN-16316 impacts users of Trend Micro HouseCall for Home Networks who have low-privilege code execution capabilities.

  • What type of vulnerability is ZDI-CAN-16316?

    ZDI-CAN-16316 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability.

  • Can ZDI-CAN-16316 be exploited remotely?

    No, ZDI-CAN-16316 requires local access to the system to be exploited.

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