How severe is CVE-2022-28881?

CVE-2022-28881 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-2022-28881 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-28881?

CVE-2022-28881 primarily affects F-secure Elements Endpoint Detection And Response. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28881?

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

When was CVE-2022-28881 published?

CVE-2022-28881 was published on 2022-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-28881

CVE-2022-28881 is a medium-severity vulnerability in F-secure Elements Endpoint Detection And Response 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% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: F-secure Elements Endpoint Detection And Response
Published: 2022-08-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-28881?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2022-28881?: CVE-2022-28881 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-2022-28881 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-28881?: CVE-2022-28881 primarily affects F-secure Elements Endpoint Detection And Response. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28881?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-28881 published?: CVE-2022-28881 was published on 2022-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:elements_endpoint_detection_and_response:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:elements_endpoint_protection:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:*:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:linux_security_64:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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