LOW CVSS 3.3
Published: 2022-09-28

CVE-2022-40708

trendmicro deep_security_agent Security Advisory (CVE-2022-40708)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2022-40708 impacting trendmicro deep_security_agent. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 3.3 (LOW).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
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-2022-40707.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
Low (C:L)
Partial information leakage
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product trendmicro / deep_security_agent
Affected Versions 20.0
Weakness Enumeration CWE-125

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2022-40708 impacting trendmicro deep_security_agent.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2022-40708.yaml
id: cve-2022-40708

info:
  name: trendmicro deep_security_agent - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: low
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2022-40708 affecting trendmicro deep_security_agent.
    Evaluation: 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 t...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2022-40708
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
    cvss-score: 3.3
    cve-id: CVE-2022-40708
    cwe-id: CWE-125
  tags: cve,cve-2022-40708,trendmicro,deep_security_agent,low

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "deep_security_agent"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2022-40708.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2022-40708
# Target: trendmicro deep_security_agent | CVSS: 3.3 (LOW)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2022-40708 (trendmicro deep_security_agent)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against trendmicro deep_security_agent scope (20.0).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2022-40708.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2022-40708
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install deep_security_agent 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade deep_security_agent 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update deep_security_agent

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i deep_security_agent 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i deep_security_agent

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2022-40708 in trendmicro deep_security_agent?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update trendmicro deep_security_agent packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2022-40708?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2022-40708?

CVE-2022-40708 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 3.3 (LOW). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
3.3
LOW SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2022-40708
Weakness CWE-125
Vendor trendmicro
Product deep_security_agent
Published 2022-09-28
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N