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CVE-2023-42525

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.52%

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CVE-2023-42525 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Certain WithSecure products allow an infinite loop in a scanning engine via unspecified file types. This affects WithSecure Client Security 15, WithSecure Server Security 15, WithSecure Email and Server Security 15, WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection 17 and later, WithSecure Client Security for Mac 15, WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection for Mac 17 and later, Linux Security 64 12.0 , Linux Protection 12.0, and WithSecure Atlant (formerly F-Secure Atlant) 1.0.35-1.. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Certain WithSecure products allow an infinite loop in a scanning engine via unspecified file types. This affects WithSecure Client Security 15, WithSecure Server Security 15, WithSecure Email and Server Security 15, WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection 17 and later, WithSecure Client Security for Mac 15, WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection for Mac 17 and later, Linux Security 64 12.0 , Linux Protection 12.0, and WithSecure Atlant (formerly F-Secure Atlant) 1.0.35-1.

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
0.52%

39.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
WithsecureClient Security15
WithsecureElements Endpoint Protection>= 17
WithsecureEmail And Server Security15
WithsecureServer Security15
WithsecureLinux Protection12.0
WithsecureLinux Security 6412.0
WithsecureAtlant1.0.35-1

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-42525?
Certain WithSecure products allow an infinite loop in a scanning engine via unspecified file types. This affects WithSecure Client Security 15, WithSecure Server Security 15, WithSecure Email and Server Security 15, WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection 17 and later, WithSecure Client Security for Mac 15, WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection for Mac 17 and later, Linux Security 64 12.0 , Linux Protection 12.0, and WithSecure Atlant (formerly F-Secure Atlant) 1.0.35-1.
How severe is CVE-2023-42525?
CVE-2023-42525 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42525?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST