CVE-2020-25776: Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac Symbolic Link Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac. 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 iTISPlugin module. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the product to loosen permissions on a local file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of root.
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Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac 2020 (Consumer) is vulnerable to a symbolic link privilege escalation attack where an attacker could exploit a critical file on the system to escalate their privileges. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
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What is CVE-2020-25776?
CVE-2020-25776 is a vulnerability in Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac that allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations.
How does CVE-2020-25776 impact Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac?
CVE-2020-25776 allows attackers with low-privileged code execution ability to escalate privileges on the target system.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-25776?
CVE-2020-25776 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered high.
How can I fix CVE-2020-25776 in Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac?
To fix CVE-2020-25776, it is recommended to update to the latest version of Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-25776?
More information about CVE-2020-25776 can be found on the official Trend Micro help center and Zero Day Initiative advisory websites.