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CVE-2021-25249 (GCVE-0-2021-25249)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-02-04 19:36 – Updated: 2024-08-03 19:56
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Summary
An out-of-bounds write information disclosure vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One (on-prem and SaaS), OfficeScan XG SP1, and Worry-Free Business Security (10.0 SP1 and Services) could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Severity
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • Out-of-Bounds Write Information Disclosure
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