CVE-2021-28649
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CVE-2021-28649 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An incorrect permission vulnerability in the product installer for Trend Micro HouseCall for Home Networks version 5.3.1179 and below could allow an attacker to escalate privileges by placing arbitrary code on a specified folder and have that code be executed by an Administrator who is running a scan. Please note that an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system to exploit this vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An incorrect permission vulnerability in the product installer for Trend Micro HouseCall for Home Networks version 5.3.1179 and below could allow an attacker to escalate privileges by placing arbitrary code on a specified folder and have that code be executed by an Administrator who is running a scan. Please note that an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system to exploit this vulnerability.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Trendmicro | Housecall For Home Networks | <= 5.3.1179 |
References
- https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/TMKA-10310Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-474/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/TMKA-10310Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-474/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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