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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-31517

First published: Wed May 05 2021(Updated: )

Trend Micro Home Network Security 6.5.599 and earlier is vulnerable to a file-parsing vulnerability which could allow an attacker to exploit the vulnerability and cause a denial-of-service to the device. This vulnerability is similar, but not identical to CVE-2021-31518.

Credit: security@trendmicro.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Trendmicro Home Network Security<=6.5.599
Trendmicro Home Network Security<=6.5.599
Trendmicro Home Network Security<=6.5.599

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-31517?

    CVE-2021-31517 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to enable a denial-of-service attack.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-31517?

    To mitigate CVE-2021-31517, upgrade to a version of Trend Micro Home Network Security later than 6.5.599.

  • What products are affected by CVE-2021-31517?

    CVE-2021-31517 affects all versions of Trend Micro Home Network Security up to and including 6.5.599.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-31517?

    CVE-2021-31517 is a file-parsing vulnerability that can lead to a denial-of-service condition.

  • Can CVE-2021-31517 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2021-31517 can potentially be exploited remotely by an attacker.

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