Denial-of-Service Vulnerability in Trend Micro Security Products

CVE-2021-44023

Summary

A vulnerability exists in the Trend Micro Security (Consumer) 2021 product family that can be exploited through the PC Health Checkup feature. An attacker may leverage this vulnerability to create symbolic links, which can lead to unauthorized file modifications. Such modifications can disrupt the normal function of the software, potentially resulting in a denial-of-service scenario. It's crucial for users to remain vigilant and apply any security updates provided by Trend Micro to mitigate the associated risks.

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