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Advisory Published
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CVE-2021-31518

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-2021-31517.

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-2021-31518?

    CVE-2021-31518 has a severity rating that classifies it as a denial-of-service vulnerability.

  • How can CVE-2021-31518 be exploited?

    CVE-2021-31518 can be exploited through a file-parsing vulnerability that leads to device instability.

  • Which versions of Trend Micro Home Network Security are affected by CVE-2021-31518?

    CVE-2021-31518 affects Trend Micro Home Network Security versions 6.5.599 and earlier.

  • What mitigation strategies exist for CVE-2021-31518?

    To mitigate CVE-2021-31518, it is recommended to update to a newer, patched version of Trend Micro Home Network Security.

  • Is CVE-2021-31518 related to any other vulnerabilities?

    Yes, CVE-2021-31518 is similar, but not identical, to CVE-2021-31517.

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