SB2021052108 - Privilege escalation in Trend Micro Maximum Security 



SB2021052108 - Privilege escalation in Trend Micro Maximum Security

Published: May 21, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021052108
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Incorrect default permissions (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-32460)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions within the Maximum Security console for files and folders that are set by the application. A local user with access to the system can view contents of files and directories or modify them.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.