Release Date: December 9, 2019
CVE Vulnerability Identifiers: CVE-2019-18190
Platform: Windows
CVSS 3.0 Scores: 6.6
Severity Ratings: Medium
Summary
Trend Micro has released a new build for the Trend Micro Security 2020 (version 16.0) family of consumer products which resolve a potential unsigned code execution vulnerability.
Affected Versions
| Product | Affected Versions | Platform | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Security | 2020 (v16) | Windows | English |
| Maximum Security |
2020 (v16)
|
Windows | English |
| Internet Security |
2020 (v16)
|
Windows | English |
| Antivirus+ Security |
2020 (v16)
|
Windows | English |
Solution
Trend Micro has released a new build of the tool to resolve this issue:
| Product | Updated Version | Platform | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Trend Micro Security Versions above | 16.0.1227 | Windows | English |
Trend Micro has addressed these vulnerabilities via a patch that is available now through the product’s automatic ActiveUpdate feature for all products listed above. Customers who receive regular automatic updates from the Internet should have already received the update. Customers who have not yet received the update can manually click Update Now to ensure they have the latest build. Customers who are still using Trend Micro Security 2019 (v15) and below can download Trend Micro Security 2020 (v16) here.
Vulnerability Details
This update resolves the vulnerability found in Trend Micro Security 2020 (Version 16) product where null pointer dereference errors result in the crash of application, which could potentially lead to possible unsigned code execution under certain circumstances.
Trend Micro has received no reports nor is aware of any actual attacks against the affected product related to this vulnerability at this time.
Acknowledgement
Trend Micro would like to thank the following individual for responsibly disclosing the issue and working with Trend Micro to help protect our customers:
- Nafiez (@zeifan) - Independent Security Researcher
Additional Assistance
Customers who have questions are encouraged to contact Trend Micro Technical Support for further assistance.