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CVE-2021-25250 (GCVE-0-2021-25250)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-04-13 12:35 – Updated: 2024-08-03 19:56
VLAI
Summary
An improper access control vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One, Trend Micro Apex One as a Service and OfficeScan XG SP1 on a sensitive file 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.
CWE
  • Improper Access Control
Impacted products
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