Vulnerability identifier: #VU47663

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-25778

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Trend Micro

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application within the KERedirect kext. A local administrator can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

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-09948
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1241/

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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.