Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability in Trend Micro Maximum Security software
CVE-2018-6234

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Trend Micro
Status
Trend Micro Maximum Security
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 May 2018

What is CVE-2018-6234?

The vulnerability involves an Out-of-Bounds Read in the Trend Micro Maximum Security software, specifically within the tmnciesc.sys driver when processing IOCTL 0x222814. This flaw can potentially allow local attackers to gain access to sensitive information from affected installations. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must first be able to execute low-privileged code on the target system, which could lead to further security risks.

Affected Version(s)

Trend Micro Maximum Security 2018

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-268/
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https://esupport.trendmicro.com/en-us/home/pages/technica...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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