CVE-2021-40833 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2021-40833 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 26/11/2021 | CVE Updated: 04/08/2024 | CVE Year: 2021
Source: F-SecureUS | Vendor: F-Secure | Product: F-Secure endpoint protection products on Windows and Mac. F-Secure Linux Security (32-bit) F-Secure Linux Security 64 F-Secure Internet Gatekeeper & F-Secure Atlant
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2021-40833 Description

A vulnerability affecting F-Secure antivirus engine was discovered whereby unpacking UPX file 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.

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: 5.5 MEDIUM
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

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    Attack Vector (AV)* NETWORK
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    Privileges Required (PR)* LOW
    User Interaction (UI)* REQUIRED
    Scope (S)* UNCHANGED

l➤ Impact Metrics:
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    Integrity Impact (I)* LOW
    Availability Impact (A)* LOW

Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

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CWE Name: Denial of Service Vulnerability
Source: F-Secure

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).