Improper Access Control Vulnerability in Trend Micro Maximum Security 2021
CVE-2021-32460

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Trend Micro
Status
Trend Micro Maxmium Security (consumer)
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 June 2021

Summary

The Trend Micro Maximum Security 2021 product is susceptible to an improper access control vulnerability within its installer. This flaw can potentially allow a local attacker, who already possesses user privileges on the target machine, to escalate their permissions. Exploitation of this vulnerability can compromise the security of the affected system, emphasizing the need for users to maintain strict access controls and apply the latest security updates.

Affected Version(s)

Trend Micro Maxmium Security (Consumer) 2021 (v17)

References

https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/TMKA-10336
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-603/
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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