CVE-2021-25252

Published Mar 3, 2021
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Updated

Trend Micro's Virus Scan API (VSAPI) and Advanced Threat Scan Engine (ATSE) - are vulnerable to a memory exhaustion vulnerability that may lead to denial-of-service or system freeze if exploited by an attacker using a specially crafted file.

Affected Software

29 affected components
trendmicro Apex Central=2019
Microsoft Windows
trendmicro Apex One=2019
trendmicro Cloud Edge=5.0
trendmicro Apex One
Apple macOS
trendmicro Deep Security=10.0
trendmicro Deep Security=11.0
trendmicro Deep Security=12.0
trendmicro Deep Security=20.0
trendmicro Control Manager=7.0
trendmicro Deep Discovery Analyzer=5.1
trendmicro Deep Discovery Email Inspector=2.5
trendmicro Deep Discovery Inspector=3.8
trendmicro Interscan Messaging Security Virtual Appliance=9.1
trendmicro Interscan Web Security Virtual Appliance=6.5
trendmicro Officescan
trendmicro Portal Protect=2.6
trendmicro Scanmail Microsoft Exchange=14.0
trendmicro Scanmail For Ibm Domino=5.8
Linux Linux kernel
trendmicro Serverprotect For Storage=6.0
trendmicro Serverprotect=5.8
EMC Celerra Network Attached Storage
Novell Netware
trendmicro Serverprotect For Network Appliance Filers=5.8
NetApp Cluster Data Ontap
trendmicro Safe Lock=1.1
trendmicro Worry-free Business Security=10.1

Event History

Mar 3, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:43 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-25252?

CVE-2021-25252 is a vulnerability in Trend Micro's Virus Scan API (VSAPI) and Advanced Threat Scan Engine (ATSE) that can be exploited by an attacker to cause a denial-of-service or system freeze.

2

Which software are affected by CVE-2021-25252?

Trend Micro's Apex Central 2019, Trend Micro's Apex One and Worry-Free Business Security 2019, Trend Micro's Cloud Edge 5.0, Trend Micro's Deep Security 10.0/11.0/12.0/20.0, Trend Micro's Control Manager 7.0, Trend Micro's Deep Discovery Analyzer 5.1, Trend Micro's Deep Discovery Email Inspector 2.5, Trend Micro's Deep Discovery Inspector 3.8, Trend Micro's Interscan Messaging Security Virtual Appliance 9.1, Trend Micro's Interscan Web Security Virtual Appliance 6.5, Trend Micro's Officescan, Trend Micro's Portal Protect 2.6, Trend Micro's Scanmail 14.0, Trend Micro's Scanmail for IBM Domino 5.8, Trend Micro's Serverprotect for Storage 6.0, Trend Micro's Serverprotect 5.8, Trend Micro's Safe Lock 1.1, Trend Micro's Worry-free Business Security are affected by CVE-2021-25252.

3

How severe is CVE-2021-25252?

CVE-2021-25252 has a severity rating of 5.5 (medium).

4

How can CVE-2021-25252 be fixed?

To fix CVE-2021-25252, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches or updates provided by Trend Micro.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-25252?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-25252 on the Trend Micro website at the following link: [https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000285675](https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000285675)

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