CVE-2021-44750 (GCVE-0-2021-44750)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2022-03-09 11:38 – Updated: 2024-08-04 04:32
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Arbitrary Code Execution
Summary
An arbitrary code execution vulnerability was found in the F-Secure Support Tool. A standard user can craft a special configuration file, which when run by administrator can execute any commands.
Severity
6.4 (Medium)
CWE
- Arbitrary Code Execution
Assigner
References
2 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.f-secure.com/en/business/support-and-… | x_refsource_MISC |
| https://www.f-secure.com/en/business/support-and-… | x_refsource_MISC |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F-Secure | F-Secure Elements Agent, F-Secure MDR, F-Secure Client Security, F-Secure Server Security, F-Secure Email and Server Security, F-Secure Freedome VPN, F-Secure SAFE, F-Secure KEY, and F-Secure Internet Security / Anti-Virus |
Affected:
All Version
|
guessed |
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