What is the severity of ZDI-20-1236?

The severity of ZDI-20-1236 is considered high due to its potential for privilege escalation by local attackers.

How do I fix ZDI-20-1236?

To fix ZDI-20-1236, update your Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac to the latest version provided by the vendor.

Who is affected by ZDI-20-1236?

ZDI-20-1236 affects installations of Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac that have not yet been updated to patch the vulnerability.

Can ZDI-20-1236 be exploited remotely?

No, ZDI-20-1236 requires local access to the machine, as an attacker must run low-privileged code to exploit the vulnerability.

What is the impact of ZDI-20-1236?

The impact of ZDI-20-1236 includes the potential for local attackers to escalate their privileges on affected systems.

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ZDI-20-1236

high

7.8

29/1/2025

ZDI-20-1236: Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac Symbolic Link Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the iTISPlugin module. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the product to loosen permissions on a local file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of root.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-20-1236?
The severity of ZDI-20-1236 is considered high due to its potential for privilege escalation by local attackers.
How do I fix ZDI-20-1236?
To fix ZDI-20-1236, update your Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac to the latest version provided by the vendor.
Who is affected by ZDI-20-1236?
ZDI-20-1236 affects installations of Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac that have not yet been updated to patch the vulnerability.
Can ZDI-20-1236 be exploited remotely?
No, ZDI-20-1236 requires local access to the machine, as an attacker must run low-privileged code to exploit the vulnerability.
What is the impact of ZDI-20-1236?
The impact of ZDI-20-1236 includes the potential for local attackers to escalate their privileges on affected systems.

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