Input Validation Vulnerability in Trend Micro Rootkit Protection Driver

CVE-2020-8607

Summary

An input validation issue present in various Trend Micro products utilizing a specific version of the rootkit protection driver can potentially be exploited by an attacker with administrative privileges. This flaw allows unauthorized modification of kernel addresses, which may lead to system instability, crashes, or even execution of arbitrary code at the kernel level. The attacker must have already gained administrator access to the affected machine prior to exploitation, emphasizing the need for robust security measures to prevent initial unauthorized access.

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