CVE-2020-27015: Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac Error Message Information Disclosure Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute high-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the KERedirect kext. The issue results from an error message that includes sensitive information. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of the kernel.
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Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac 2020 (Consumer) contains an Error Message Information Disclosure vulnerability that if exploited, could allow kernel pointers and debug messages to leak to userland. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute high-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2020-27015.
What is the severity level of CVE-2020-27015?
The severity level of CVE-2020-27015 is medium.
How does this vulnerability affect Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac?
This vulnerability affects Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac installations.
What can an attacker do with this vulnerability?
An attacker with high-privileged code execution ability can disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac.
How can I fix CVE-2020-27015?
To fix CVE-2020-27015, it is recommended to apply the patch provided by Trend Micro.