CVE-2020-28575

Name: CVE-2020-28575
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-01T19:15:11.947+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-28575 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. A heap-based buffer overflow privilege escalation vulnerability in Trend Micro ServerProtect for Linux 3.0 may allow an attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute high-privileged code on the target in order to exploit this vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A heap-based buffer overflow privilege escalation vulnerability in Trend Micro ServerProtect for Linux 3.0 may allow an attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute high-privileged code on the target in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.66%

47.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Trendmicro	Serverprotect	3.0

References

https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000281950Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1378/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000281950Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1378/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Dec 1, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-28575?

How severe is CVE-2020-28575?

CVE-2020-28575 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-28575?

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