CVE-2025-69259
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Unchecked NULL Return Vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex Central Causes DoS

Publication date: 2026-01-08

Last updated on: 2026-01-08

Assigner: Trend Micro, Inc.

Description
A message unchecked NULL return value vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex Central could allow a remote attacker to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations. Please note: authentication is not required in order to exploit this vulnerability..

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Published
2026-01-08
Last Modified
2026-01-08
Generated
2026-07-06
AI Q&A
2026-01-08
EPSS Evaluated
2026-07-05
NVD
CVE-2025-69259
EUVD
EUVD-2026-1570

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trend_micro apex_central *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-346 The product does not properly verify that the source of data or communication is valid.
CWE-120 The product copies an input buffer to an output buffer without verifying that the size of the input buffer is less than the size of the output buffer.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a message unchecked NULL return value issue in Trend Micro Apex Central. It allows a remote attacker to cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition on affected systems without requiring authentication.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can impact you by enabling a remote attacker to disrupt the availability of your Trend Micro Apex Central installation, causing a denial-of-service condition and potentially interrupting security management operations.

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