CVE-2021-25248

Name: CVE-2021-25248
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-02-04T20:15:14.373+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.89%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-25248 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An out-of-bounds read information disclosure vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One (on-prem and SaaS), OfficeScan XG SP1, and Worry-Free Business Security (10.0 SP1 and Services) could allow an attacker to disclose sensitive information about a named pipe. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 0.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An out-of-bounds read information disclosure vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One (on-prem and SaaS), OfficeScan XG SP1, and Worry-Free Business Security (10.0 SP1 and Services) could allow an attacker to disclose sensitive information about a named pipe. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.89%

54.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Trendmicro	Apex One	2019	—
Trendmicro	Officescan	xg	Sp1
Trendmicro	Worry-Free Business Security	10.0	Sp1

References

https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000284202Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000284205Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000284206Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-118/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000284202Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000284205Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000284206Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-118/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 4, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-25248?

How severe is CVE-2021-25248?

CVE-2021-25248 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25248?

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-2021-25248?

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Source: NVD / NIST