CVE-2020-25779
First published: Tue Oct 13 2020(Updated: )
Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac 2020 (Consumer) has a vulnerability in which a Internationalized Domain Name homograph attack (Puny-code) could be used to add a malicious website to the approved websites list of Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac to bypass the web threat protection feature.
Credit: security@trendmicro.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Trendmicro Antivirus | =2020 |
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What is CVE-2020-25779?
CVE-2020-25779 is a vulnerability in Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac 2020 that allows a Internationalized Domain Name homograph attack to bypass web threat protection.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-25779?
The severity of CVE-2020-25779 is low with a severity value of 3.3.
How does the vulnerability in Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac 2020 (CVE-2020-25779) work?
The vulnerability allows an attacker to use a Puny-code attack to add a malicious website to the approved websites list, bypassing the web threat protection feature.
How can I protect myself from CVE-2020-25779?
Update your Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac 2020 to the latest version to fix CVE-2020-25779 and prevent the vulnerability from being exploited.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-25779?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-25779 on the Trend Micro Help Center website.
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