CVE-2023-49321: Medium severity withsecure linux protection vulnerability

Published Nov 26, 2023
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Updated

Certain WithSecure products allow a Denial of Service because scanning a crafted file takes a long time, and causes the scanner to hang. 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, WithSecure Linux Security 64 12.0, WithSecure Linux Protection 12.0, and WithSecure Atlant 1.0.35-1.

Affected Software

12 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
F-Secure Linux Protection=12.0
F-Secure Linux Security 64=12.0
Linux Linux kernel
F-Secure Atlant=1.0.35-1
All of the following
Any of the following
F-Secure Client Security=15.00
F-Secure Elements Endpoint Protection>=17.0
F-Secure Email and Server Security=15.00
F-Secure Server Security=15.00
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Any of the following
F-Secure Client Security=15.00
F-Secure Elements Endpoint Protection>=17.0
Apple macOS

Event History

Nov 26, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-49321?

CVE-2023-49321 is a vulnerability that allows a Denial of Service attack on certain WithSecure products.

2

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-49321?

CVE-2023-49321 affects WithSecure Client Security 15, WithSecure Server Security 15, WithSecure Email and Server Security 15, and WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection 17.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-49321?

CVE-2023-49321 has a severity rating of 5.3, which is considered medium.

4

How does CVE-2023-49321 work?

CVE-2023-49321 works by scanning a crafted file, which takes a long time and causes the scanner to hang, resulting in a Denial of Service.

5

Is Linux Kernel vulnerable to CVE-2023-49321?

No, Linux Kernel is not vulnerable to CVE-2023-49321.

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