HIGH · 7.0

CVE-2022-48191

A vulnerability exists in Trend Micro Maximum Security 2022 (17.7) wherein a low-privileged user can write a known malicious executable to a specific location and in the process of removal and restora...

Vulnerability Description

A vulnerability exists in Trend Micro Maximum Security 2022 (17.7) wherein a low-privileged user can write a known malicious executable to a specific location and in the process of removal and restoral an attacker could replace an original folder with a mount point to an arbitrary location, allowing a escalation of privileges on an affected system.

CVSS Score

7.0

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
TrendmicroMaximum Security 202217.7
MicrosoftWindows-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

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FAQ

What is CVE-2022-48191?

CVE-2022-48191 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). A vulnerability exists in Trend Micro Maximum Security 2022 (17.7) wherein a low-privileged user can write a known malicious executable to a specific location and in the process of removal and restora...

How severe is CVE-2022-48191?

CVE-2022-48191 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-48191?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Trendmicro Maximum Security 2022, Microsoft Windows.