CVE-2022-28887

Name: CVE-2022-28887
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-10-12T18:15:09.417+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-28887 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Multiple Denial-of-Service (DoS) vulnerability was discovered in F-Secure & WithSecure products whereby the aerdl.dll unpacker handler function crashes. This can lead to a possible scanning engine crash.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple Denial-of-Service (DoS) vulnerability was discovered in F-Secure & WithSecure products whereby the aerdl.dll unpacker handler function crashes. This can lead to a possible scanning engine crash.

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

0.37%

28.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-404

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	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: Oct 12, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-28887?

How severe is CVE-2022-28887?

CVE-2022-28887 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28887?

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-2022-28887?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

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Source: NVD / NIST