Advisory Details

July 5th, 2021

Trend Micro Password Manager Exposed Dangerous Function Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI-21-774
ZDI-CAN-13363

CVE ID CVE-2021-32462
CVSS SCORE 8.8, AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS Trend Micro
AFFECTED PRODUCTS Password Manager
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Trend Micro Password Manager. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the Trend Micro Password Manager Central Control Service. The issue results from the exposure of a dangerous method or function to unprivileged users. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS Trend Micro has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/TMKA-10388
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2021-03-17 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2021-07-05 - Coordinated public release of advisory
CREDIT Simon Zuckerbraun - Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative
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