CVE-2021-33598

Name: CVE-2021-33598
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-23T12:15:10.587+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-33598 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A Denial-of-Service (DoS) vulnerability was discovered in all versions of F-Secure Atlant whereby the SAVAPI component used in certain F-Secure products can crash while scanning fuzzed files. The exploit can be triggered remotely by an attacker. EPSS estimates a 0.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Denial-of-Service (DoS) vulnerability was discovered in all versions of F-Secure Atlant whereby the SAVAPI component used in certain F-Secure products can crash while scanning fuzzed files. The exploit can be triggered remotely by an attacker. A successful attack will result in Denial-of-Service (DoS) of the Anti-Virus engine.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.74%

49.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
F-Secure	Atlant	All versions
F-Secure	Linux Security	All versions
F-Secure	Elements Endpoint Protection	All versions

References

https://www.f-secure.com/en/business/programs/vulnerability-reward-program/hall-of-fameVendor Advisory
https://www.f-secure.com/en/business/support-and-downloads/security-advisoriesVendor Advisory
https://www.f-secure.com/en/business/support-and-downloads/security-advisories/fsc-2021-33598Vendor Advisory
https://www.f-secure.com/en/business/programs/vulnerability-reward-program/hall-of-fameVendor Advisory
https://www.f-secure.com/en/business/support-and-downloads/security-advisoriesVendor Advisory
https://www.f-secure.com/en/business/support-and-downloads/security-advisories/fsc-2021-33598Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 23, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-33598?

How severe is CVE-2021-33598?

CVE-2021-33598 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-33598?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-33598?

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Source: NVD / NIST