Memory Exhaustion Vulnerability in Trend Micro Virus Scan API and Advanced Threat Scan Engine
CVE-2021-25252

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
CVE Published:
3 March 2021

Summary

The Virus Scan API and Advanced Threat Scan Engine by Trend Micro are susceptible to a memory exhaustion vulnerability. When exploited, an attacker can craft a malicious file that leads to system freeze or denial-of-service, severely disrupting operations. Organizations using these products are advised to assess their systems for this vulnerability and implement necessary safeguards to prevent potential exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

Trend Micro Virus Scan API (VSAPI) Engine 12.0

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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