Uncontrolled resource consumption in Trend Micro ServerProtect for Linux
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Denial of service
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- None · None · High
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-400.
Summary
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 scheduled scan component. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trend Micro | Trend Micro ServerProtect for Linux | 3.0 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- Trend Micro ServerProtect for Linux VendorTrend Micro Affected 3.0 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 1
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:serverprotect:3.0:*:*:*:*:linux:*:* | 3.0 | Vulnerable | Trendmicro |
- cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:serverprotect:3.0:*:*:*:*:linux:*:* Versions 3.0 Vulnerable ·Trendmicro
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2021-25225
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-579q-v34r-wj88
References
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Sources
- CVE-2021-25225 · CVE Program
- CVE-2021-25225 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-579q-v34r-wj88 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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