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CVE-2021-36744

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.46%

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CVE-2021-36744 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Trend Micro Security (Consumer) 2021 and 2020 are vulnerable to a directory junction vulnerability which could allow an attacker to exploit the system to escalate privileges and create a denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Trend Micro Security (Consumer) 2021 and 2020 are vulnerable to a directory junction vulnerability which could allow an attacker to exploit the system to escalate privileges and create a denial of service.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.46%

36.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
TrendmicroMaximum Security 201915.0
TrendmicroMaximum Security 202016.0
TrendmicroMaximum Security 202117.0
TrendmicroMaximum Security 202117.2
TrendmicroSecurity For Best Buy2021

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-36744?
Trend Micro Security (Consumer) 2021 and 2020 are vulnerable to a directory junction vulnerability which could allow an attacker to exploit the system to escalate privileges and create a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2021-36744?
CVE-2021-36744 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36744?
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