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MEDIUM · 4.6

CVE-2021-40836

A vulnerability affecting F-Secure antivirus engine was discovered whereby scanning MS outlook .pst files can lead to denial-of-service. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely by an attacker. A s...

Vulnerability Description

A vulnerability affecting F-Secure antivirus engine was discovered whereby scanning MS outlook .pst files can lead to denial-of-service. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely by an attacker. A successful attack will result in denial-of-service of the antivirus engine.

CVSS Score

4.6

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
NONE
Availability
LOW

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
F-SecureAtlantAll versions
F-SecureInternet GatekeeperAll versions
F-SecureLinux SecurityAll versions
F-SecureLinux Security 64All versions
F-SecureElements Endpoint Detection And ResponseAll versions
F-SecureElements Endpoint ProtectionAll versions
AppleMacos-
MicrosoftWindows-

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-40836?

CVE-2021-40836 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability affecting F-Secure antivirus engine was discovered whereby scanning MS outlook .pst files can lead to denial-of-service. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely by an attacker. A s...

How severe is CVE-2021-40836?

CVE-2021-40836 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-40836?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: F-Secure Atlant, F-Secure Internet Gatekeeper, F-Secure Linux Security, F-Secure Linux Security 64, F-Secure Elements Endpoint Detection And Response.