Where
-Infinity
0
Severity
9.3
Code Injection
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

The Trend Micro HouseCall ActiveX control 6.51.0.1028 and 6.6.0.1278 in HousecallActiveX.dll allows remote attackers to download an arbitrary library file onto a client system via a "custom update server" argument. NOTE: this can be leveraged for code execution by writing to a Startup folder.

First published (updated )
Severity
9.3
Use After Free
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Use-after-free vulnerability in the Trend Micro HouseCall ActiveX control 6.51.0.1028 and 6.6.0.1278 in HousecallActiveX.dll allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted notifyOnLoadNative callback function.

First published (updated )
Severity
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Trend Micro HouseCall for Home Networks (versions below 5.3.0.1063) could be exploited via a DLL Hijack related to a vulnerability on the packer that the program uses.

First published (updated )
Severity
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

A privilege escalation vulnerability in Trend Micro HouseCall for Home Networks (versions below 5.3.0.1063) could be exploited allowing an attacker to place a malicious DLL file into the application directory and elevate privileges.

First published (updated )
Severity
7.3
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

An uncontrolled search path element privilege escalation vulnerability in Trend Micro HouseCall for Home Networks version 5.3.1225 and below could allow an attacker to escalate privileges by placing a custom crafted file in a specific directory to load a malicious library. Please note that an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system to exploit this vulnerability.

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First published (updated )
Severity
7.3
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

An incorrect permission vulnerability in the product installer folders for Trend Micro HouseCall for Home Networks version 5.3.1179 and below could allow an attacker to escalate privileges by placing arbitrary code on a specified folder and have that code be executed by an Administrator who is running a scan. Please note that an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system to exploit this vulnerability.

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First published (updated )
Severity
7.3
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

An incorrect permission vulnerability in the product installer for Trend Micro HouseCall for Home Networks version 5.3.1179 and below could allow an attacker to escalate privileges by placing arbitrary code on a specified folder and have that code be executed by an Administrator who is running a scan. Please note that an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system to exploit this vulnerability.

1 / 2
First published (updated )
Severity
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

A DLL hijacking vulnerability Trend Micro HouseCall for Home Networks version 5.3.1063 and below could allow an attacker to use a malicious DLL to escalate privileges and perform arbitrary code execution. An attacker must already have user privileges on the machine to exploit this vulnerability.

First published (updated )
Severity
7.8
AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

A vulnerability on Trend Micro HouseCall version 1.62.1.1133 and below could allow a local attacker to escalate privlieges due to an overly permissive folder om the product installer.

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First published (updated )
Severity
7.3
AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Trend Micro HouseCall. 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.

Advisory
ZDI-22-1178
Severity
7.3
AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Trend Micro HouseCall. 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.

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