Release Date: November 29, 2021
Trend Micro Vulnerability Identifier: CVE-2021-43772
Platform(s): Windows OS
CVSSv3 Score: 5.5: AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Severity Rating: Medium
Summary
Trend Micro has released a new version of Trend Micro Security. This update resolves the Folder Shield protected folder bypass affecting the Trend Micro Security 2021 family of consumer products.
Affected version(s)
| PRODUCT | AFFECTED VERSION(S) | PLATFORM | LANGUAGE(S) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Security | 2021 (v17) and below | Microsoft Windows | English |
| Maximum Security | 2021 (v17) and below | Microsoft Windows | English |
| Internet Security | 2021 (v17) and below | Microsoft Windows | English |
| Antivirus+ Security | 2021 (v17) and below | Microsoft Windows | English |
Solution
Trend Micro has released a version to resolve this issue:
| PRODUCT | AFFECTED VERSION(S) | PLATFORM | LANGUAGE(S) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All version above | 2022 (v17.7) | Microsoft Windows | English |
Vulnerability Details
This new version resolves a vulnerability in the product that allows files inside the protected folder to be modified without any detection.
Trend Micro has received no reports nor is aware of any actual attacks against the affected products related to this vulnerability at this time.
Mitigating Factors
None identified. Customers are advised to ensure they always have the latest version of the program.
Acknowledgment
Trend Micro would like to thank Amir Ahmadi (@KingAmir) for responsibly disclosing this issue and working with Trend Micro to help protect our customers.
Additional Assistance
Customers who have questions are encouraged to contact Trend Micro technical support for further assistance.