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CVE-2020-27696

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.47%

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CVE-2020-27696 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Trend Micro Security 2020 (Consumer) contains a vulnerability in the installer package that could be exploited by placing a specific Windows system directory which can lead to obtaining administrative privileges during the installation of the product.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Trend Micro Security 2020 (Consumer) contains a vulnerability in the installer package that could be exploited by placing a specific Windows system directory which can lead to obtaining administrative privileges during the installation of the product.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.47%

36.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
TrendmicroAntivirus\+ Security 2020<= 16.0
TrendmicroInternet Security 2020<= 16.0
TrendmicroMaximum Security 2020<= 16.0
TrendmicroPremium Security 2020<= 16.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-27696?
Trend Micro Security 2020 (Consumer) contains a vulnerability in the installer package that could be exploited by placing a specific Windows system directory which can lead to obtaining administrative privileges during the installation of the product.
How severe is CVE-2020-27696?
CVE-2020-27696 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-27696?
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