CVE-2019-19695
First published: Tue Dec 24 2019(Updated: )
A privilege escalation vulnerability in Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac 2019 (v9.0.1379 and below) could potentially allow an attacker to create a symbolic link to a target file and modify it.
Credit: security@trendmicro.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Trendmicro Antivirus | <=9.0.1379 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this privilege escalation vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this privilege escalation vulnerability is CVE-2019-19695.
What software is affected by this vulnerability?
Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac 2019 (v9.0.1379 and below) is affected by this vulnerability.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-19695?
The severity of CVE-2019-19695 is high (7.5).
How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by creating a symbolic link to a target file and modifying it.
Is there a patch or update available to fix this vulnerability?
Yes, Trend Micro has released a patch to address this vulnerability. Please refer to the official website for more information.
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