Vulnerability identifier: #VU47662

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-25777

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Antivirus for Mac
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor: Trend Micro

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper filtering of HTTP requests within the KERedirect module. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file or visit a malicous page and bypass the protection offered by the product. 

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Antivirus for Mac: 2019 (v9.x)

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External links
http://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/TMKA-09947
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1242/

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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.