Security features bypass in Trend Micro Security (Consumer) - CVE-2021-43772
Published: November 30, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU58441
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: 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
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Trend Micro
Affected software:
Trend Micro Security (Consumer)
Trend Micro Security (Consumer)
Detailed vulnerability 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.
How to mitigate CVE-2021-43772
Install updates from vendor's website.