Successful exploitation can cause a DoS attack or allow an attacker to assume remote control of an affected system, according to a Trend Micro advisory.
The flaw exists in all Trend Micro products and versions using the Scan Engine and Pattern File, according to the company.
Secunia said in an alert updated today that the flaw is "highly critical," which means it can be exploited from a remote location.
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