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CVE-2009-0686

7.2 · HIGH

The TrendMicro Activity Monitor Module (tmactmon.sys) 2.52.0.1002 in Trend Micro Internet Pro 2008 and 2009, and Security Pro 2008 and 2009, allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted IRP…

Published Apr 1, 2009trendmicroCWE-399EPSS 0.80%

Overview

CVE-2009-0686 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting trendmicro internet_security. It was published on April 1, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The TrendMicro Activity Monitor Module (tmactmon.sys) 2.52.0.1002 in Trend Micro Internet Pro 2008 and 2009, and Security Pro 2008 and 2009, allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted IRP in a METHOD_NEITHER IOCTL request to \Device\tmactmon that overwrites memory.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from trendmicro. Update internet_security to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refen.securitylab.ru/lab/PT-2009-09Refmilw0rm.com/sploits/2009-trendmicro_local_expl_0day.zipRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/502314/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/34304Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1021955Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49513Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/8322Refen.securitylab.ru/lab/PT-2009-09Refmilw0rm.com/sploits/2009-trendmicro_local_expl_0day.zipRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/502314/100/0/threaded

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0686?

CVE-2009-0686 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting trendmicro internet_security. It was published on April 1, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-0686?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-0686?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from trendmicro. Update internet_security to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2009-0686?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-0686 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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