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CVE-2021-25247

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.75%

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CVE-2021-25247 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A DLL hijacking vulnerability Trend Micro HouseCall for Home Networks version 5.3.1063 and below could allow an attacker to use a malicious DLL to escalate privileges and perform arbitrary code execution. An attacker must already have user privileges on the machine to exploit this vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 0.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A DLL hijacking vulnerability Trend Micro HouseCall for Home Networks version 5.3.1063 and below could allow an attacker to use a malicious DLL to escalate privileges and perform arbitrary code execution. An attacker must already have user privileges on the machine to exploit this vulnerability.

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
0.75%

50.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
TrendmicroHousecall For Home Networks5.3.0.1063

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-25247?
A DLL hijacking vulnerability Trend Micro HouseCall for Home Networks version 5.3.1063 and below could allow an attacker to use a malicious DLL to escalate privileges and perform arbitrary code execution. An attacker must already have user privileges on the machine to exploit this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2021-25247?
CVE-2021-25247 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-25247?
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.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-25247?

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Source: NVD / NIST