Advisory Details

May 21st, 2021

Trend Micro Maximum Security Improper Access Control Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

CVE ID	CVE-2021-32460
CVSS SCORE	7.8, AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS	Trend Micro
AFFECTED PRODUCTS	Maximum Security
VULNERABILITY DETAILS	This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Trend Micro Maximum Security. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Maximum Security console. The product sets incorrect permissions on a sensitive file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS	Trend Micro has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at: https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/TMKA-10336
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE	2021-01-05 - Vulnerability reported to vendor 2021-05-21 - Coordinated public release of advisory
CREDIT	Abdelhamid Naceri (halov)

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