CVE-2020-15602
First published: Wed Jul 15 2020(Updated: )
An untrusted search path remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the Trend Micro Secuity 2020 (v16.0.0.1146 and below) consumer family of products could allow an attacker to run arbitrary code on a vulnerable system. As the Trend Micro installer tries to load DLL files from its current directory, an arbitrary DLL could also be loaded with the same privileges as the installer if run as Administrator. User interaction is required to exploit the vulnerbaility in that the target must open a malicious directory or device.
Credit: security@trendmicro.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Trend Micro Antivirus+ 2020 | <=16.0.1146 | |
| Trend Micro Internet Security | <=16.0.1146 | |
| Trend Micro Maximum Security | <=16.0.1146 | |
| Trend Micro Premium Security 2020 | <=16.0.1146 | |
| Microsoft Windows Operating System |
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What is CVE-2020-15602?
CVE-2020-15602 is an untrusted search path remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the Trend Micro Security 2020 consumer family of products.
How does CVE-2020-15602 affect Trend Micro Security 2020?
CVE-2020-15602 allows an attacker to run arbitrary code on a vulnerable system by exploiting an untrusted search path vulnerability in Trend Micro Security 2020 (v16.0.0.1146 and below) consumer family of products.
Which versions of Trend Micro Security 2020 are affected by CVE-2020-15602?
Trend Micro Security 2020 (v16.0.0.1146 and below) consumer family of products are affected by CVE-2020-15602.
How severe is CVE-2020-15602?
CVE-2020-15602 has a severity score of 7.8 (high severity).
How can I fix CVE-2020-15602?
To fix CVE-2020-15602, update Trend Micro Security 2020 to a version above 16.0.0.1146.
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