CVE-2022-44649 Memory corruption in Trend Micro Apex One
A local attacker with low-privileged code execution can exploit an out-of-bounds access flaw to elevate privileges in Trend Micro Apex One.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-44649?
CVE-2022-44649 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Trendmicro Apex One, published on 21 Nov 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-44649?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Trendmicro Apex One.
How do I fix CVE-2022-44649?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-44649 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2022-44649 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-44649 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Trendmicro Apex One
- CVE-2020-8599 Trend Micro Apex One and OfficeScan Authentication Bypass
- CVE-2025-54948 Trend Micro Apex One OS Command Injection
- CVE-2021-36741 Trend Micro Multiple Products Improper Input Validation
- CVE-2020-8467 Trend Micro Apex One and OfficeScan Remote Code Execution
- CVE-2020-8468 Trend Micro Multiple Products Content Validation Escape
Sources
Also known as GHSA-23jc-43ph-xg8h.