Vulnerability Description
A DLL hijacking vulnerability in Trend Micro Security 2019 (Consumer) versions below 15.0.0.1163 and below could allow an attacker to manipulate a specific DLL and escalate privileges on vulnerable installations.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Trendmicro | Antivirus \+ Security | < 15.0.0.1163 |
| Trendmicro | Internet Security | < 15.0.0.1163 |
| Trendmicro | Maximum Security | < 15.0.0.1163 |
| Trendmicro | Premium Security | < 15.0.0.1163 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://esupport.trendmicro.com/en-us/home/pages/technical-support/1121932.aspxExploitVendor Advisory
- https://gaissecurity.com/yazi/discovery-of-dll-hijack-on-trend-micro-antivirusplExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://kaganisildak.com/2019/01/17/discovery-of-dll-hijack-on-trend-micro-antivExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://esupport.trendmicro.com/en-us/home/pages/technical-support/1121932.aspxExploitVendor Advisory
- https://gaissecurity.com/yazi/discovery-of-dll-hijack-on-trend-micro-antivirusplExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://kaganisildak.com/2019/01/17/discovery-of-dll-hijack-on-trend-micro-antivExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-18333?
CVE-2018-18333 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A DLL hijacking vulnerability in Trend Micro Security 2019 (Consumer) versions below 15.0.0.1163 and below could allow an attacker to manipulate a specific DLL and escalate privileges on vulnerable in...
How severe is CVE-2018-18333?
CVE-2018-18333 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-18333?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Trendmicro Antivirus \+ Security, Trendmicro Internet Security, Trendmicro Maximum Security, Trendmicro Premium Security, Microsoft Windows.