CVE-2021-40832: Denial-of-Service (DoS) Vulnerability

Published Oct 8, 2021
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Updated

A Denial-of-Service (DoS) vulnerability was discovered in F-Secure Atlant whereby the AVRDL unpacking module component used in certain F-Secure products can crash while scanning a 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

13 affected components
F-Secure Atlant
F-Secure Cloud Protection For Salesforce
F-Secure Elements For Microsoft 365
F-Secure Internet Gatekeeper
F-Secure Linux Security
F-Secure Elements Endpoint Detection And Response
F-Secure Elements Endpoint Protection
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Any of the following
F-Secure Elements Endpoint Detection And Response
F-Secure Elements Endpoint Protection
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Compensating control

    Ensure systems receive the Capricorn update published via the automatic update channel: Capricorn update 2021-09-29_03, which addresses the AVRDL unpacking module DoS vulnerability.

Event History

Oct 8, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:45 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:45 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-40832?

CVE-2021-40832 is a Denial-of-Service (DoS) vulnerability discovered in F-Secure Atlant.

2

Which products are affected by CVE-2021-40832?

The following F-Secure products are affected: F-Secure Atlant, F-Secure Cloud Protection For Salesforce, F-Secure Elements For Microsoft 365, F-Secure Internet Gatekeeper, F-Secure Linux Security, F-Secure Elements Endpoint Detection And Response, F-Secure Elements Endpoint Protection.

3

How can CVE-2021-40832 be exploited?

CVE-2021-40832 can be exploited remotely by an attacker.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2021-40832?

CVE-2021-40832 has a severity rating of 6.5 (medium).

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-40832?

More information about CVE-2021-40832 can be found on the F-Secure website: [https://www.f-secure.com/en/business/support-and-downloads/security-advisories/cve-2021-40832](https://www.f-secure.com/en/business/support-and-downloads/security-advisories/cve-2021-40832)

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