Trend Micro Internet Security Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A link following local privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified in Trend Micro Internet Security version 17.8. This vulnerability could allow a local attacker to unintentionally delete privileged Trend Micro files, including some of its own.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized deletion of privileged Trend Micro files.

Remediation

Users can update to Trend Micro Internet Security version 17.8.1464 to address this vulnerability.

Added: Jun 17, 2025, 9:28 PM
Updated: Jun 17, 2025, 9:28 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
7.8
impact
2.5
exploitability
3.3
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.2
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.8

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