CVE-2021-33598: Denial-of-Service (DoS) Vulnerability

Published Aug 23, 2021
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Updated

A Denial-of-Service (DoS) vulnerability was discovered in all versions of F-Secure Atlant whereby the SAVAPI component used in certain F-Secure products can crash while scanning fuzzed files. The exploit can be triggered remotely by an attacker. A successful attack will result in Denial-of-Service (DoS) of the Anti-Virus engine.

Affected Software

5 affected components
F-Secure Atlant
F-Secure Linux Security
F-Secure Elements Endpoint Protection
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

Remediation

Information

FIX: No user action is required. The required fix has been published through automatic update channel with Capricorn update 2021-08-10_07

Event History

Aug 23, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:02 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:02 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this Denial-of-Service (DoS) vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-33598.

2

What is the severity rating of CVE-2021-33598?

The severity rating of CVE-2021-33598 is medium with a value of 6.5.

3

Which software products are affected by CVE-2021-33598?

CVE-2021-33598 affects F-Secure Atlant, F-Secure Linux Security, and F-Secure Elements Endpoint Protection.

4

How can the DoS vulnerability be triggered?

The DoS vulnerability can be triggered remotely by an attacker.

5

What is the impact of a successful attack exploiting CVE-2021-33598?

A successful attack exploiting CVE-2021-33598 will result in Denial-of-Service (DoS).

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