Trend Micro Maximum Security Link Resolution Information Disclosure And Denial-of-Service Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information or to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of Trend Micro Maximum Security. 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 handling of junctions. By creating a junction, an attacker can abuse the service to delete arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose sensitive information or to create a denial-of-service condition on the system.
Additional Details
Trend Micro has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://esupport.trendmicro.com/en-us/home/pages/technical-support/1124043.aspx
Disclosure Timeline
- 2019-10-17 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2019-12-19 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
Nabeel Ahmed (@rogue_kdc)
