CVE-2021-25249

Description

An out-of-bounds write information disclosure vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One (on-prem and SaaS), OfficeScan XG SP1, and Worry-Free Business Security (10.0 SP1 and Services) could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.08%
Vendor Advisory trendmicro.com Vendor Advisory trendmicro.com Vendor Advisory trendmicro.com
Affected: Trend Micro Trend Micro Apex One
Affected: Trend Micro Trend Micro OfficeScan
Affected: Trend Micro Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security
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References

Link Tags
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000284202 patch vendor advisory
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000284205 patch vendor advisory
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000284206 patch vendor advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-119/ vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-25249?
CVE-2021-25249 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-25249?
To fix CVE-2021-25249, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-25249 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-25249 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-25249?
CVE-2021-25249 affects Trend Micro Trend Micro Apex One, Trend Micro Trend Micro OfficeScan, Trend Micro Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security.
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