CVE-2012-3022: The SaveToFile method in a certain ActiveX control in TrendDisplay.dll in Canary Labs TrendLink 9.0.2.27051 an

Q: How do I fix CVE-2012-3022?

trendlink: upgrade to newer than 9.0.2.27051. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2012-3022 being exploited?

CVE-2012-3022 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2012-3022 affect?

CVE-2012-3022 affects trendlink. Severity is high (CVSS 8.5). The SaveToFile method in a certain ActiveX control in TrendDisplay.dll in Canary Labs TrendLink 9.0.2.27051 and earlier does not properly restrict the creation of files, which allows remote attackers to download an arbitrary program onto a

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HIGH 8.5UPGRADE

CVE-2012-3022 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.5) affecting trendlink. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The SaveToFile method in a certain ActiveX control in TrendDisplay.dll in Canary Labs TrendLink 9.0.2.27051 and earlier does not properly restrict the creation of files, which allows remote attackers to download an arbitrary program onto a client machine, and execute this program, via a crafted web site.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 30%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2013-04-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): ICS-CERT · Vendor: canarylabs

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2013-04-16 14:04 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

canarylabs trendlink UPGRADE

Affected: <= 9.0.2.27051

Fixed in: newer than 9.0.2.27051

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy trendlink || rpm -q trendlink || trendlink --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 9.0.2.27051 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade trendlink

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade trendlink

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2012-3022?

trendlink: upgrade to newer than 9.0.2.27051. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2012-3022 being exploited?

CVE-2012-3022 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2012-3022 affect?

CVE-2012-3022 affects trendlink. Severity is high (CVSS 8.5). The SaveToFile method in a certain ActiveX control in TrendDisplay.dll in Canary Labs TrendLink 9.0.2.27051 and earlier does not properly restrict the creation of files, which allows remote attackers to download an arbitrary program onto a

How urgent is CVE-2012-3022?

Priority 47/100. High severity

References

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