CVE-2022-36336

Description

A link following vulnerability in the scanning function of Trend Micro Apex One and Worry-Free Business Security agents could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. The resolution for this issue has been deployed automatically via ActiveUpdate to customers in an updated Spyware pattern. Customers who are up-to-date on detection patterns are not required to take any additional steps to mitigate this issue.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory trendmicro.com
Affected: Trend Micro Trend Micro Apex One
Affected: Trend Micro Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000291267 vendor advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1033/ third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-36336?
CVE-2022-36336 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-36336?
To fix CVE-2022-36336, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-36336 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-36336 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-36336?
CVE-2022-36336 affects Trend Micro Trend Micro Apex One, Trend Micro Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security.
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