Description
An uncontrolled search path vulnerability exists in Trellix Agent (TA) for Windows in versions prior to 5.7.8. This allows an attacker with admin access, which is required to place the DLL in the restricted Windows System folder, to elevate their privileges to System by placing a malicious DLL there.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trellix | Trellix Agent | 5.x – ≤ 5.7.8 | — |
Advisories 1
- WID-SEC-2022-2200 Trellix Agent: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Privilegieneskalation BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Nov 29, 2022