CVE-2020-27695: High severity trend micro antivirus+ security 2020 vulnerability

Published Nov 18, 2020
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Updated

Trend Micro Security 2020 (Consumer) contains a vulnerability in the installer package that could be exploited by placing a malicious DLL in a local directory which can lead to obtaining administrative privileges during the installation of the product.

Affected Software

5 affected components
trendmicro Antivirus\+ Security 2020<=16.0
trendmicro Internet Security 2020<=16.0
trendmicro Maximum Security 2020<=16.0
trendmicro Premium Security 2020<=16.0
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Nov 18, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:45 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-27695?

CVE-2020-27695 has a high severity rating due to its potential to grant administrative privileges through exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-27695?

To remediate CVE-2020-27695, ensure that you are using the latest version of Trend Micro Security 2020 and follow any security patches provided by the vendor.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2020-27695?

CVE-2020-27695 affects Trend Micro Antivirus+ Security 2020, Internet Security 2020, Maximum Security 2020, and Premium Security 2020, all up to version 16.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-27695?

CVE-2020-27695 is a DLL injection vulnerability that can be exploited during the installation of affected Trend Micro products.

5

Can CVE-2020-27695 lead to data breaches?

Yes, CVE-2020-27695 could potentially lead to data breaches by allowing unauthorized users to gain administrative access.

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