Incorrect default permissions in Maximum Security - CVE-2021-32460
Published: May 21, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU53419
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: 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-2021-32460
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Trend Micro
Affected software:
Maximum Security
Maximum Security
Detailed vulnerability description
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.
How to mitigate CVE-2021-32460
Install updates from vendor's website.