CVE-2020-15603

Name: CVE-2020-15603
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-07-15T20:15:13.507+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-15603 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An invalid memory read vulnerability in a Trend Micro Secuity 2020 (v16.0.0.1302 and below) consumer family of products' driver could allow an attacker to manipulate the specific driver to do a system call operation with an invalid address, resulting in a potential system crash.. EPSS estimates a 1.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An invalid memory read vulnerability in a Trend Micro Secuity 2020 (v16.0.0.1302 and below) consumer family of products' driver could allow an attacker to manipulate the specific driver to do a system call operation with an invalid address, resulting in a potential system crash.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.21%

64.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Trendmicro	Antivirus\+ 2020	<= 16.0.1302
Trendmicro	Internet Security 2020	<= 16.0.1302
Trendmicro	Maximum Security 2020	<= 16.0.1302
Trendmicro	Premium Security 2020	<= 16.0.1302

References

https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/TMKA-09645Vendor Advisory
https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/TMKA-09645Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 15, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-15603?

How severe is CVE-2020-15603?

CVE-2020-15603 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15603?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST