ZDI-CAN-6372: Trend Micro Anti-Virus KERedirect Untrusted Pointer Dereference Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on vulnerable installations of Trend Micro Anti-Virus. 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 KERedirect kext. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied value prior to dereferencing it as a pointer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the kernel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-6372?
The severity of ZDI-CAN-6372 is high due to potential privilege escalation by local attackers.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-6372?
To fix ZDI-CAN-6372, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Trend Micro for Anti-Virus.
What type of attacks does ZDI-CAN-6372 enable?
ZDI-CAN-6372 enables local attackers to escalate privileges on vulnerable installations.
What must an attacker do before exploiting ZDI-CAN-6372?
An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system to exploit ZDI-CAN-6372.
Which software is affected by ZDI-CAN-6372?
Trend Micro Anti-Virus installations are affected by ZDI-CAN-6372.