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CVE-2021-32466

7.0 · HIGH

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 placin…

Published Sep 29, 2021CWE-427EPSS 0.52%

Overview

CVE-2021-32466 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 29, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.0, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refhelpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/tmka-10626Refhelpcenter.trendmicro.com/ja-jp/article/TMKA-10621Refwww.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1112/Refhelpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/tmka-10626Refhelpcenter.trendmicro.com/ja-jp/article/TMKA-10621Refwww.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1112/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-32466?

CVE-2021-32466 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 29, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2021-32466?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.0, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-32466?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2021-32466?

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