Vulnerability Description
The Trend Micro AntiVirus scan engine before 8.550-1001, as used in Trend Micro PC-Cillin Internet Security 2007, and Tmxpflt.sys 8.320.1004 and 8.500.0.1002, has weak permissions (Everyone:Write) for the \\.\Tmfilter device, which allows local users to send arbitrary content to the device via the IOCTL functionality. NOTE: this can be leveraged for privilege escalation by exploiting a buffer overflow in the handler for IOCTL 0xa0284403.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Trend Micro | Pc-Cillin Internet Security 2007 | All versions |
| Trend Micro | Scan Engine | <= 8.500 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://esupport.trendmicro.com/support/viewxml.do?ContentID=1035793
- http://esupport.trendmicro.com/support/viewxml.do?ContentID=1036190
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=609
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27378Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1018863
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26209
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3627
- http://esupport.trendmicro.com/support/viewxml.do?ContentID=1035793
- http://esupport.trendmicro.com/support/viewxml.do?ContentID=1036190
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=609
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27378Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1018863
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26209
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3627
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-4277?
CVE-2007-4277 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.6 (MEDIUM). The Trend Micro AntiVirus scan engine before 8.550-1001, as used in Trend Micro PC-Cillin Internet Security 2007, and Tmxpflt.sys 8.320.1004 and 8.500.0.1002, has weak permissions (Everyone:Write) for...
How severe is CVE-2007-4277?
CVE-2007-4277 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-4277?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Trend Micro Pc-Cillin Internet Security 2007, Trend Micro Scan Engine.