How severe is CVE-2022-28876?

CVE-2022-28876 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-28876 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-28876?

CVE-2022-28876 primarily affects F-secure Atlant. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28876?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-28876 published?

CVE-2022-28876 was published on 2022-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-28876

CVE-2022-28876 is a medium-severity vulnerability in F-secure Atlant with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: F-secure Atlant
Published: 2022-07-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Denial-of-Service (DoS) vulnerability was discovered in F-Secure Atlant and in certain WithSecure products whereby the scanning the aeheur.dll component can crash the scanning engine. The exploit can be triggered remotely by an attacker.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-28876?: A Denial-of-Service (DoS) vulnerability was discovered in F-Secure Atlant and in certain WithSecure products whereby the scanning the aeheur.dll component can crash the scanning engine. The exploit can be triggered remotely by an attacker.
How severe is CVE-2022-28876?: CVE-2022-28876 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-28876 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-28876?: CVE-2022-28876 primarily affects F-secure Atlant. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28876?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-28876 published?: CVE-2022-28876 was published on 2022-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:atlant:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:cloud_protection_for_salesforce:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:elements_collaboration_protection:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:internet_gatekeeper:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:linux_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:elements_endpoint_protection:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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