CVE-2020-27696: 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 specific Windows system 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-2020-27696?

CVE-2020-27696 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for administrative privilege escalation during installation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-27696?

To remedy CVE-2020-27696, ensure you have the latest updates from Trend Micro for Antivirus+ Security 2020, Internet Security 2020, Maximum Security 2020, or Premium Security 2020.

3

Which versions of Trend Micro products are affected by CVE-2020-27696?

CVE-2020-27696 affects all versions of Trend Micro Antivirus+ Security, Internet Security, Maximum Security, and Premium Security 2020 up to version 16.0.

4

Can CVE-2020-27696 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2020-27696 requires local access to the system for exploitation and cannot be exploited remotely.

5

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2020-27696?

Exploiting CVE-2020-27696 can lead to unauthorized administrative privileges, potentially allowing malicious actions on the affected system.

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