CVE-2022-28879: Denial-of-Service (DoS) Vulnerability

Published Jul 22, 2022

Updated

A Denial-of-Service (DoS) vulnerability was discovered in F-Secure Atlant and in certain WithSecure products whereby the scanning the aepack.dll component can crash the scanning engine.

Affected Software

8 affected components

F-Secure Elements Endpoint Protection

Apple macOS

F-Secure Atlant

F-Secure Cloud Protection For Salesforce

F-Secure Elements Collaboration Protection

F-Secure Internet Gatekeeper

F-Secure Linux Security

F-Secure Linux Security 64

Remediation

Information

FIX No User action is required. The required fix has been published through automatic update channel with Capricorn database on 2022-07-11_07

Event History

Jul 22, 2022

CVE Published

via MITRE·03:27 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·03:27 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-28879?

CVE-2022-28879 is a Denial-of-Service (DoS) vulnerability in F-Secure Atlant and certain WithSecure products where the scanning of aepack.dll component can crash the scanning engine.

Which software is affected by CVE-2022-28879?

The software affected by CVE-2022-28879 includes F-Secure Elements Endpoint Protection, F-Secure Atlant, F-secure Cloud Protection For Salesforce, F-secure Elements Collaboration Protection, F-secure Internet Gatekeeper, F-Secure Linux Security, and F-secure Linux Security 64.

What is the severity of CVE-2022-28879?

CVE-2022-28879 has a severity rating of 7.5, which is considered high.

How can I fix CVE-2022-28879?

To fix CVE-2022-28879, it is recommended to apply the necessary security updates or patches provided by F-Secure or WithSecure.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-28879?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-28879 in the security advisories section on the F-Secure and WithSecure websites.