Trend Micro Maximum Security Link Following Denial-of-Service Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows local attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of Trend Micro Maximum Security. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the Platinum Host Service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to overwrite a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system.
Additional Details
Trend Micro has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/tmka-10867
Disclosure Timeline
- 2021-07-13 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2021-12-14 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
Michael DePlante (@izobashi) of Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative
