Published:2025/10/03 Last Updated:2025/10/03
JVNVU#95625951
Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac vulnerable to Local Privilege Escalation
Overview
Trend Micro Incorporated has released a security update for Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac.
Products Affected
- Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac version 11.8.1283 and earlier
Description
Trend Micro Incorporated has released a security update for Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac.
Impact
An unprivileged user may gain root access by exploiting a leftover file after uninstallation.
For more information, refer to the information provided by the developer.
Solution
Update the software
Update the software to the latest version.
According to the developer, the update is automatically applied via ActiveUpdate.
Vendor Status
| Vendor | Link |
| Trend Micro Incorporated | Security Bulletin: Uninstallation Flaw in Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac Enables Local Privilege Escalation |
References
JPCERT/CC Addendum
Vulnerability Analysis by JPCERT/CC
Credit
Trend Micro Incorporated reported this vulnerability to JPCERT/CC to notify users of its solution through JVN.