What is CVE-2021-32460?

CVE-2021-32460 is a vulnerability in Trend Micro Maximum Security that allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of the software.

How does CVE-2021-32460 work?

An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system and then exploit this vulnerability to escalate privileges.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-32460?

The severity of CVE-2021-32460 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.

Which versions of Trend Micro Maximum Security are affected by CVE-2021-32460?

The vulnerability affects Trend Micro Maximum Security 2021 version 17.0.

How can I fix CVE-2021-32460?

To fix CVE-2021-32460, it is recommended to update Trend Micro Maximum Security to the latest version.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-32460

high

7.8

CWE

732

3/6/2021

3/8/2024

CVE-2021-32460: Trend Micro Maximum Security Improper Access Control Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Thu Jun 03 2021(Updated: )

The Trend Micro Maximum Security 2021 (v17) consumer product is vulnerable to an improper access control vulnerability in the installer which could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on a target machine. Please note than an attacker must already have local user privileges and access on the machine to exploit this vulnerability.

Credit: security@trendmicro.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Trend Micro Maximum Security
Trend Micro Maximum Security	=17.0
Microsoft Windows

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What is CVE-2021-32460?
CVE-2021-32460 is a vulnerability in Trend Micro Maximum Security that allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of the software.
How does CVE-2021-32460 work?
An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system and then exploit this vulnerability to escalate privileges.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-32460?
The severity of CVE-2021-32460 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.
Which versions of Trend Micro Maximum Security are affected by CVE-2021-32460?
The vulnerability affects Trend Micro Maximum Security 2021 version 17.0.
How can I fix CVE-2021-32460?
To fix CVE-2021-32460, it is recommended to update Trend Micro Maximum Security to the latest version.

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