CVE-2021-32466
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CVE-2021-32466 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. An uncontrolled search path element privilege escalation vulnerability in Trend Micro HouseCall for Home Networks version 5.3.1225 and below could allow an attacker to escalate privileges by placing a custom crafted file in a specific directory to load a malicious library. 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 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An uncontrolled search path element privilege escalation vulnerability in Trend Micro HouseCall for Home Networks version 5.3.1225 and below could allow an attacker to escalate privileges by placing a custom crafted file in a specific directory to load a malicious library. 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:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Trendmicro | Housecall For Home Networks | <= 5.3.1225 |
References
- https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/tmka-10626Vendor Advisory
- https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/ja-jp/article/TMKA-10621Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1112/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/tmka-10626Vendor Advisory
- https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/ja-jp/article/TMKA-10621Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1112/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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