CWE
552
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-43772

First published: Fri Dec 03 2021(Updated: )

Trend Micro Security 2021 v17.0 (Consumer) contains a vulnerability that allows files inside the protected folder to be modified without any detection.

Credit: security@trendmicro.com security@trendmicro.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Trend Micro Antivirus+ Security 2022<=2021
Trend Micro Internet Security 2023<=2021
Trend Micro Maximum Security 2022<=2021
Trend Micro Premium Security 2020<=2021
Microsoft Windows
All of
Any of
Trend Micro Antivirus+ Security 2022<=2021
Trend Micro Internet Security 2023<=2021
Trend Micro Maximum Security 2022<=2021
Trend Micro Premium Security 2020<=2021
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-43772?

    CVE-2021-43772 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-43772?

    To fix CVE-2021-43772, upgrading to the latest version of Trend Micro Security products is recommended.

  • What types of Trend Micro products are affected by CVE-2021-43772?

    CVE-2021-43772 affects multiple Trend Micro products, specifically Antivirus+ Security 2021, Internet Security 2021, Maximum Security 2021, and Premium Security 2021.

  • Can CVE-2021-43772 allow unauthorized access to files?

    Yes, CVE-2021-43772 can allow files within the protected folder to be modified without detection, posing a security risk.

  • Is CVE-2021-43772 specific to any operating system?

    CVE-2021-43772 is not specific to any operating system and affects several Trend Micro products regardless of the underlying OS.

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