CVE-2022-40707

Name: CVE-2022-40707
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-28T21:15:14.967+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-40707 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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-2022-40708.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.16%

5.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Trendmicro	Deep Security Agent	20.0

References

https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000291590Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1297/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000291590Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1297/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Sep 28, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-40707?

How severe is CVE-2022-40707?

CVE-2022-40707 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40707?

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