CVE-2021-40833 (GCVE-0-2021-40833)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-11-26 16:39 – Updated: 2024-08-04 02:51
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Denial-of-Service (DoS) Vulnerability
Summary
A vulnerability affecting F-Secure antivirus engine was discovered whereby unpacking UPX file can lead to denial-of-service. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely by an attacker. A successful attack will result in denial-of-service of the antivirus engine.
Severity
5.5 (Medium)
CWE
- Denial of Service Vulnerability
Assigner
References
2 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.f-secure.com/en/business/programs/vul… | x_refsource_MISC |
| https://www.f-secure.com/en/business/support-and-… | x_refsource_MISC |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F-Secure | F-Secure endpoint protection products on Windows and Mac. F-Secure Linux Security (32-bit) F-Secure Linux Security 64 F-Secure Internet Gatekeeper & F-Secure Atlant |
Affected:
All Version
|
guessed |
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