Trend Micro Home Network Security version 6.6.604 and earlier is vulnerable to an iotcl stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability which could allow an attacker to issue a specially crafted iotcl to escalate privileges on affected devices. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target device in order to exploit this vulnerability.
This vulnerability carries a HIGH severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8, requiring local system access to exploit with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction requiring only low-level privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), integrity (unauthorized modifications), and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 1 product from trendmicro organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2021, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2021-05-26T14:15:08.773
2024-11-21T06:07:04.397
Modified
CVSSv3.1: 7.8 (HIGH)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
3.9
6.4
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | trendmicro | home_network_security | ≤ 6.6.604 | Yes |
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