CVE-2021-25252

Description

Trend Micro's Virus Scan API (VSAPI) and Advanced Threat Scan Engine (ATSE) - are vulnerable to a memory exhaustion vulnerability that may lead to denial-of-service or system freeze if exploited by an attacker using a specially crafted file.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.06%
Vendor Advisory trendmicro.com
Affected: Trend Micro Trend Micro Virus Scan API (VSAPI) Engine
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000285675 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-25252?
CVE-2021-25252 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-25252?
To fix CVE-2021-25252, 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-2021-25252 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-25252 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-2021-25252?
CVE-2021-25252 affects Trend Micro Trend Micro Virus Scan API (VSAPI) Engine .
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