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CVE-2020-25775: Trend Micro Maximum Security Race Condition Arbitrary File Deletion Vulnerability

First published: Mon Sep 28 2020(Updated: )

The Trend Micro Security 2020 (v16) consumer family of products is vulnerable to a security race condition arbitrary file deletion vulnerability that could allow an unprivileged user to manipulate the product's secure erase feature to delete files with a higher set of privileges.

Credit: security@trendmicro.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Trend Micro Maximum Security 2022
Trend Micro Antivirus+ 2020<=16.0
Trend Micro Internet Security<=16.0
Trend Micro Maximum Security<=16.0
Trend Micro Premium Security 2020<=16.0
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-25775?

    CVE-2020-25775 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary file deletion.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-25775?

    To fix CVE-2020-25775, users should update their Trend Micro Security products to the latest available version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What products are affected by CVE-2020-25775?

    CVE-2020-25775 affects Trend Micro Maximum Security 2020, Internet Security 2020, and Antivirus+ 2020.

  • Who can exploit CVE-2020-25775?

    An unprivileged user can exploit CVE-2020-25775 to manipulate the secure erase feature of the vulnerable Trend Micro products.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-25775?

    CVE-2020-25775 is a security race condition vulnerability that allows for arbitrary file deletion.

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