Kernel Pointer Leak Vulnerability in Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac 2020
CVE-2020-25778

6MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Trend Micro
Status
Trend Micro Antivirus For Mac (consumer)
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 October 2020

What is CVE-2020-25778?

Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac 2020 contains a vulnerability within a specific kernel extension that can be exploited by an attacker who has gained high-privileged code execution capabilities on the system. By supplying a kernel pointer, an attacker could potentially leak sensitive memory contents, leading to unauthorized information disclosure. This vulnerability underscores the importance of maintaining stringent security practices, including regular updates and monitoring for any signs of abnormal behavior on the system.

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Affected Version(s)

Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac (Consumer) 2020 (v10.x)

References

https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/TMKA-09948
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1241/
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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