Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows
CVE-2021-32466
An uncontrolled search path element privilege escalation vulnerability in Trend Micro HouseCall for Home Networks version 5.3.1225 and below could allow an attacker to escalate privileges by placing a custom crafted file in a specific directory to load a malicious library. Please note that an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system to exploit this vulnerability.
EPSS: 0.005 (41.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.0 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Microsoft Windows
- Trend Micro Housecall For Home Networks — versions 5.3.1225 and below
- Trendmicro Housecall_for_home_networks
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security@trendmicro.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
- security@trendmicro.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
- security@trendmicro.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-32466?
- CVE-2021-32466 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 7.0/10. Published 2021-09-29.
- How severe is CVE-2021-32466?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.0 out of 10.