Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Trendmicro | Maximum Security 2019 | 15.0 |
| Trendmicro | Maximum Security 2020 | 16.0 |
| Trendmicro | Maximum Security 2021 | 17.0 |
| Trendmicro | Security For Best Buy | 2021 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/tmka-10568PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1052/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/tmka-10568PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1052/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-36744?
CVE-2021-36744 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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 ser...
How severe is CVE-2021-36744?
CVE-2021-36744 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-36744?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Trendmicro Maximum Security 2019, Trendmicro Maximum Security 2020, Trendmicro Maximum Security 2021, Trendmicro Security For Best Buy, Microsoft Windows.