CVE-2018-6233

Name: CVE-2018-6233
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-05-25T15:29:00.35+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-6233 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A buffer overflow privilege escalation vulnerability in Trend Micro Maximum Security (Consumer) 2018 could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on vulnerable installations due to a flaw within processing of IOCTL 0x222060 by the tmnciesc.sys driver. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A buffer overflow privilege escalation vulnerability in Trend Micro Maximum Security (Consumer) 2018 could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on vulnerable installations due to a flaw within processing of IOCTL 0x222060 by the tmnciesc.sys driver. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.50%

39.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-120

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Trendmicro	Antivirus\+	<= 12.0
Trendmicro	Internet Security	<= 12.0
Trendmicro	Maximum Security	<= 12.0
Trendmicro	Premium Security	<= 12.0

References

https://esupport.trendmicro.com/en-us/home/pages/technical-support/1119591.aspxMitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-267/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://esupport.trendmicro.com/en-us/home/pages/technical-support/1119591.aspxMitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-267/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: May 25, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-6233?

How severe is CVE-2018-6233?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-6233 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6233?

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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Source: NVD / NIST