CVE-2018-18333
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.82%
Last modified
CVE-2018-18333 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A DLL hijacking vulnerability in Trend Micro Security 2019 (Consumer) versions below 15.0.0.1163 and below could allow an attacker to manipulate a specific DLL and escalate privileges on vulnerable installations.. EPSS estimates a 1.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A DLL hijacking vulnerability in Trend Micro Security 2019 (Consumer) versions below 15.0.0.1163 and below could allow an attacker to manipulate a specific DLL and escalate privileges on vulnerable installations.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Trendmicro | Antivirus \+ Security | < 15.0.0.1163 |
| Trendmicro | Internet Security | < 15.0.0.1163 |
| Trendmicro | Maximum Security | < 15.0.0.1163 |
| Trendmicro | Premium Security | < 15.0.0.1163 |
References
- https://esupport.trendmicro.com/en-us/home/pages/technical-support/1121932.aspxExploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://gaissecurity.com/yazi/discovery-of-dll-hijack-on-trend-micro-antivirusplus-cve-2018-18333Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://kaganisildak.com/2019/01/17/discovery-of-dll-hijack-on-trend-micro-antivirus-cve-2018-18333/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://esupport.trendmicro.com/en-us/home/pages/technical-support/1121932.aspxExploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://gaissecurity.com/yazi/discovery-of-dll-hijack-on-trend-micro-antivirusplus-cve-2018-18333Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://kaganisildak.com/2019/01/17/discovery-of-dll-hijack-on-trend-micro-antivirus-cve-2018-18333/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-18333?
A DLL hijacking vulnerability in Trend Micro Security 2019 (Consumer) versions below 15.0.0.1163 and below could allow an attacker to manipulate a specific DLL and escalate privileges on vulnerable installations.
How severe is CVE-2018-18333?
CVE-2018-18333 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-18333?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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