CVE-2022-38166: High severity f-secure elements vulnerability

Published Nov 25, 2022
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Updated

In F-Secure Endpoint Protection for Windows and macOS before channel with Capricorn database 2022-11-2207, the aerdl.dll unpacker handler crashes. This can lead to a scanning engine crash, triggerable remotely by an attacker for denial of service.

Affected Software

6 affected components
F-Secure Elements Endpoint Protection
macOS
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
F-Secure Elements Endpoint Protection
Any of the following
macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Nov 25, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-38166?

CVE-2022-38166 is a vulnerability in F-Secure Endpoint Protection for Windows and macOS that can lead to a scanning engine crash, triggered remotely by an attacker for denial of service.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-38166?

The severity of CVE-2022-38166 is high, with a severity value of 7.5.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2022-38166?

CVE-2022-38166 affects F-Secure Elements Endpoint Protection for Windows and macOS.

4

How can CVE-2022-38166 be exploited?

CVE-2022-38166 can be exploited remotely by an attacker to trigger a scanning engine crash, leading to denial of service.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-38166?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-38166 at the following link: [F-Secure Security Advisories](https://www.f-secure.com/en/home/support/security-advisories/cve-2022-38166)

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