Security restrictions bypass in Trend Micro Security



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2021-43772
CWE-ID CWE-254
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Trend Micro Security (Consumer)
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor Trend Micro

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Security features bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU58441

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-43772

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to unspecified error in the Folder Shield feature of Trend Micro Security. A local user can modify files inside the Folder Shield protected folder without detection.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Trend Micro Security (Consumer): 15 - 17.6

CPE2.3 External links

https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/TMKA-10855


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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