Privilege Escalation Vulnerability Affects Trend Micro Security 17.x (Consumer)
CVE-2024-32849

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Trend Micro
Status
Trend Micro Maximum Security (consumer)
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 June 2024

What is CVE-2024-32849?

Trend Micro Security 17.x for Consumer users is susceptible to a Privilege Escalation vulnerability. This vulnerability can be exploited by a local attacker to delete privileged files belonging to Trend Micro, potentially affecting the integrity of the software's functionalities and user data. Timely patching and updates are advised to mitigate any risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Trend Micro Maximum Security (Consumer) 17 < 17.7

References

https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/tmka-19175
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-576/

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

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