Buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows
CVE-2022-44649
An out-of-bounds access vulnerability in the Unauthorized Change Prevention service of Trend Micro Apex One and Apex One as a Service could allow a local attacker to elevate 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.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.003 (27.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Microsoft Windows
- Trendmicro Apex_one — versions 2019
- Trend Micro, Inc. Micro Apex One — versions On Premise (14.0), SaaS (14.0)
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security@trendmicro.com (Vendor Advisory)
- security@trendmicro.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-44649?
- CVE-2022-44649 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-12-12.
- How severe is CVE-2022-44649?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.