CVE-2022-40709

Description

An Out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Trend Micro Deep Security 20 and Cloud One - Workload Security Agent for Windows could allow a local attacker to disclose sensitive information 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 these vulnerabilities. This vulnerability is similar to, but not identical to CVE-2022-40707 and 40708.

Category

3.3
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Vendor Advisory trendmicro.com
Affected: Trend Micro Trend Micro Deep Security
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000291590 vendor advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1299/ third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-40709?
CVE-2022-40709 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-40709?
To fix CVE-2022-40709, 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-2022-40709 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-40709 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-2022-40709?
CVE-2022-40709 affects Trend Micro Trend Micro Deep Security.
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