What is CVE-2021-44020?

CVE-2021-44020 is a vulnerability that allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-44020?

CVE-2021-44020 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered high.

Which software is affected by CVE-2021-44020?

CVE-2021-44020 affects installations of Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security version 10.0 SP1.

How can I fix CVE-2021-44020?

To fix CVE-2021-44020, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Trend Micro.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-44020

high

7.8

CWE

269

3/12/2021

4/8/2024

CVE-2021-44020: Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security Unnecessary Privileges Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Fri Dec 03 2021(Updated: )

An unnecessary privilege vulnerability in Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security 10.0 SP1 could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. This vulnerability is similar to but not identical to CVE-2021-44019 and 44021.

Credit: security@trendmicro.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Trendmicro Worry-free Business Security	=10.0-sp1

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What is CVE-2021-44020?
CVE-2021-44020 is a vulnerability that allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security.
How does CVE-2021-44020 work?
To exploit CVE-2021-44020, an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-44020?
CVE-2021-44020 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered high.
Which software is affected by CVE-2021-44020?
CVE-2021-44020 affects installations of Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security version 10.0 SP1.
How can I fix CVE-2021-44020?
To fix CVE-2021-44020, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Trend Micro.

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