7.5
CWE
400
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-42521

First published: Mon Sep 18 2023(Updated: )

Certain WithSecure products allow a remote crash of a scanning engine via processing of a compressed file. This affects WithSecure Client Security 15, WithSecure Server Security 15, WithSecure Email and Server Security 15, WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection 17 and later, WithSecure Client Security for Mac 15, WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection for Mac 17 and later, Linux Security 64 12.0 , Linux Protection 12.0, and WithSecure Atlant (formerly F-Secure Atlant) 1.0.35-1.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
WithSecure Client Security=15
WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection>=17
WithSecure Email and Server Security=15
WithSecure Server Security=15
Microsoft Windows
Apple macOS
WithSecure Linux Protection=12.0
WithSecure Linux Security 64=12.0
Linux Linux kernel
WithSecure Atlant=1.0.35-1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-42521?

    CVE-2023-42521 is a vulnerability that allows a remote crash of a scanning engine through the processing of a compressed file in certain WithSecure products.

  • Which WithSecure products are affected by CVE-2023-42521?

    CVE-2023-42521 affects WithSecure Client Security 15, WithSecure Server Security 15, WithSecure Email and Server Security 15, WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection 17 and later.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-42521?

    CVE-2023-42521 has a severity level of 7.5, which is considered high.

  • How can I fix CVE-2023-42521?

    To fix CVE-2023-42521, update your WithSecure products to the latest versions provided by the vendor.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-42521?

    You can find more information about CVE-2023-42521 on the official WithSecure website: [link](https://www.withsecure.com/en/support/security-advisories).

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