Privilege escalation in Trend Micro Internet Security



| Updated: 2025-06-20
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2025-49384
CWE-ID CWE-59
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Trend Micro Internet Security
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor Trend Micro

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Link following

EUVDB-ID: #VU110659

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-49384

CWE-ID: CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to an insecure link following issue within the Platinum Host Service. A local user can create a specially crafted symbolic link to a critical file on the system and overwrite it with privileges of the application.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Trend Micro Internet Security: before 17.8.1464

CPE2.3 External links

https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/TMKA-11112
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-398/


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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