CVE-2022-28881

Name: CVE-2022-28881
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-10T20:15:32.953+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-28881 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A Denial-of-Service (DoS) vulnerability was discovered in F-Secure Atlant whereby the aerdl.dll component used in certain WithSecure products unpacker function crashes which leads to scanning engine crash. The exploit can be triggered remotely by an attacker.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Denial-of-Service (DoS) vulnerability was discovered in F-Secure Atlant whereby the aerdl.dll component used in certain WithSecure products unpacker function crashes which leads to scanning engine crash. The exploit can be triggered remotely by an attacker.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.41%

33.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

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

References

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

Timeline

Published: Aug 10, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-28881?

How severe is CVE-2022-28881?

CVE-2022-28881 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28881?

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-2022-28881?

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Source: NVD / NIST