CVE-2021-43772: Medium severity trend micro antivirus + security vulnerability

Published Dec 3, 2021
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Updated

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

Affected Software

10 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
trendmicro Antivirus\+ Security<=2021
trendmicro Internet Security<=2021
trendmicro Maximum Security<=2021
trendmicro Premium Security<=2021
Microsoft Windows
trendmicro Antivirus\+ Security<=2021
trendmicro Internet Security<=2021
trendmicro Maximum Security<=2021
trendmicro Premium Security<=2021
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Dec 3, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:50 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:50 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-43772?

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

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-43772?

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

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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