Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-40837

First published: Wed Feb 09 2022(Updated: )

A vulnerability affecting F-Secure antivirus engine before Capricorn update 2022-02-01_01 was discovered whereby decompression of ACE file causes the scanner service to stop. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely by an attacker. A successful attack will result in denial-of-service of the antivirus engine.

Credit: cve-notifications-us@f-secure.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
F-Secure Atlant<2022-02-01_01
F-secure Internet Gatekeeper<2022-02-01_01
F-Secure Linux Security<2022-02-01_01
F-secure Security Cloud<2022-02-01_01
F-secure Elements Endpoint Detection And Response<2022-02-01_01
F-secure Elements Endpoint Protection<2022-02-01_01
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-40837?

    CVE-2021-40837 is a vulnerability affecting F-Secure antivirus engine before Capricorn update 2022-02-01_01, where decompression of ACE file causes the scanner service to stop.

  • How can CVE-2021-40837 be exploited?

    CVE-2021-40837 can be exploited remotely by an attacker.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-40837?

    CVE-2021-40837 has a severity rating of 5.3 (medium).

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-40837?

    CVE-2021-40837 affects F-Secure Antivirus Engine versions before Capricorn update 2022-02-01_01, including F-Secure Atlant, F-Secure Internet Gatekeeper, F-Secure Linux Security, F-Secure Security Cloud, F-Secure Elements Endpoint Detection And Response, and F-Secure Elements Endpoint Protection.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-40837?

    To fix CVE-2021-40837, update your F-Secure Antivirus Engine to Capricorn update 2022-02-01_01 or later.

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