CVE-2018-10359 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Trend Micro OfficeScan 11.0 SP1 and XG are affected by a vulnerability that allows local attackers to escalate privileges through a flaw in the TMWFP driver's IOCTL 0x220078 processing.

Understanding CVE-2018-10359

Trend Micro OfficeScan versions 11.0 SP1 and XG are susceptible to a pool corruption privilege escalation vulnerability.

What is CVE-2018-10359?

The vulnerability in Trend Micro OfficeScan 11.0 SP1 and XG enables a local attacker to elevate privileges by exploiting a flaw in IOCTL 0x220078 processing in the TMWFP driver.

The Impact of CVE-2018-10359

This vulnerability allows an attacker with local access to the system to escalate their privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized actions and access to sensitive information.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-10359

Trend Micro OfficeScan 11.0 SP1 and XG vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

Privilege escalation vulnerability in Trend Micro OfficeScan 11.0 SP1 and XG
Exploitable by local attackers
Occurs due to a flaw in IOCTL 0x220078 processing in the TMWFP driver

Affected Systems and Versions

Trend Micro OfficeScan 11.0 SP1
Trend Micro OfficeScan XG

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker must execute code with low privileges on the system before exploiting the vulnerability

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2018-10359.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Trend Micro promptly
Monitor system logs for any suspicious activities
Restrict access to vulnerable systems

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and systems
Implement the principle of least privilege to limit user access
Conduct security training for employees to recognize and report suspicious activities

Patching and Updates

Trend Micro may release patches to address the vulnerability
Stay informed about security updates and apply them as soon as they are available