What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-25224?

CVE-2021-25224 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.4%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-25224?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2021-25224. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Trend Micro CVE-2021-25224

MEDIUM

Uncontrolled Resource Consumption (CWE-400)

2021-01-27 security@trendmicro.com

Denial Of Service Trend Micro Serverprotect

5.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.5 MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jan 27, 2021 - 19:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.5

DescriptionNVD

A memory exhaustion vulnerability in Trend Micro ServerProtect for Linux 3.0 could allow a local attacker to craft specific files that can cause a denial-of-service on the affected product. The specific flaw exists within a manual scan component. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

AnalysisAI

A memory exhaustion vulnerability in Trend Micro ServerProtect for Linux 3.0 could allow a local attacker to craft specific files that can cause a denial-of-service on the affected product. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.5), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. This Uncontrolled Resource Consumption vulnerability could allow attackers to cause denial of service by exhausting system resources.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Uncontrolled Resource Consumption (CWE-400), which allows attackers to cause denial of service by exhausting system resources. A memory exhaustion vulnerability in Trend Micro ServerProtect for Linux 3.0 could allow a local attacker to craft specific files that can cause a denial-of-service on the affected product. The specific flaw exists within a manual scan component. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. Affected products include: Trendmicro Serverprotect.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Implement rate limiting, set resource quotas, validate input sizes, use timeouts.