CVE-2020-27697

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Trend Micro Security 2020 (Consumer)

Description The issue concerns a vulnerability in the installer package that can be exploited through a symlink attack. This involves placing a malicious DLL in a non-protected location with high privileges, potentially leading to the obtainment of administrative privileges during the product's installation.

Recommendations For Trend Micro Security 2020 (Consumer), consider restricting access to the installer package to minimize the risk of exploitation until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, ensure that all locations where the installer package is executed are protected from malicious DLL placement.