Vulnerability Description
A link following vulnerability in Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac 11.5 could allow an attacker to create a specially-crafted file as a symlink that can lead to privilege escalation. Please note that an attacker must at least have low-level privileges on the system to attempt to exploit this vulnerability.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Trendmicro | Antivirus For Mac | <= 11.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/tmka-10978Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-546/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/tmka-10978Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-546/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-27883?
CVE-2022-27883 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). A link following vulnerability in Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac 11.5 could allow an attacker to create a specially-crafted file as a symlink that can lead to privilege escalation. Please note that an ...
How severe is CVE-2022-27883?
CVE-2022-27883 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-27883?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Trendmicro Antivirus For Mac.