CVE-2022-40710 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

A link following vulnerability in Trend Micro Deep Security 20 and Cloud One - Workload Security Agent for Windows could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Trendmicro	Deep Security Agent	20.0
Microsoft	Windows	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59

References

https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000291590Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1296/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000291590Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1296/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-40710?

CVE-2022-40710 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A link following vulnerability in Trend Micro Deep Security 20 and Cloud One - Workload Security Agent for Windows could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. Please...

How severe is CVE-2022-40710?

CVE-2022-40710 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-2022-40710?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Trendmicro Deep Security Agent, Microsoft Windows.