CVE-2021-40836

Name: CVE-2021-40836
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-22T12:15:07.827+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-40836 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.46%

36.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
F-Secure	Atlant	All versions
F-Secure	Internet Gatekeeper	All versions
F-Secure	Linux Security	All versions
F-Secure	Linux Security 64	All versions
F-Secure	Elements Endpoint Detection And Response	All versions
F-Secure	Elements Endpoint Protection	All versions

References

https://www.f-secure.com/en/business/support-and-downloads/security-advisoriesVendor Advisory
https://www.f-secure.com/en/business/support-and-downloads/security-advisoriesVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 22, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-40836?

How severe is CVE-2021-40836?

CVE-2021-40836 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-40836?

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-2021-40836?

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Source: NVD / NIST