Advisory Published

ZDI-20-1241: Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac Error Message Information Disclosure Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute high-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the KERedirect kext. The issue results from an error message that includes sensitive information. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of the kernel.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Trend Micro Antivirus

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-20-1241?

    ZDI-20-1241 is classified with a moderate severity level due to its potential for local information disclosure.

  • How do I fix ZDI-20-1241?

    To mitigate ZDI-20-1241, update Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac to the latest version provided by the vendor.

  • What kind of information can be disclosed by exploiting ZDI-20-1241?

    Exploiting ZDI-20-1241 can lead to the disclosure of sensitive information from the affected Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac installations.

  • Who is affected by ZDI-20-1241?

    ZDI-20-1241 affects users of Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac who have not applied the necessary security updates.

  • What is required for an attacker to exploit ZDI-20-1241?

    An attacker needs to gain the ability to execute high-privileged code on the target system to exploit ZDI-20-1241.

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