Vulnerability identifier: #VU46977

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-15604

CWE-ID: CWE-494

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Premium Security
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls
Maximum Security
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls
Trend Micro Internet Security
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls
Antivirus+ Security
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor: Trend Micro

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system

The vulnerability exists due to software does not perform software integrity check when downloading updates. A remote attacker with ability to perform man-in-the-middle (MitM) attack can supply a malicious software image and gain full control over the affected system after a successful software update.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Premium Security: 2019 (v15)

Maximum Security: 2019 (v15)

Trend Micro Internet Security: 2019 (v15)

Antivirus+ Security: 2019 (v15)

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External links
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN60093979/index.html
http://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/TMKA-09890

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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