CVE-2021-44750

Arbitrary Code Execution

Description

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.

Remediation

Solution:

MITIGATION FACTOR User interaction is required prior to exploitation. Administrative privileges is required to run arbitrary commands in the system.

6.4

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.21%

Vendor Advisory f-secure.com Vendor Advisory f-secure.com

Affected: 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

References

Link	Tags
https://www.f-secure.com/en/business/support-and-downloads/security-advisories	vendor advisory
https://www.f-secure.com/en/business/support-and-downloads/security-advisories/cve-2021-44750	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-44750?: CVE-2021-44750 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-44750?: To fix CVE-2021-44750: MITIGATION FACTOR User interaction is required prior to exploitation. Administrative privileges is required to run arbitrary commands in the system.
Is CVE-2021-44750 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-44750 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-44750?: CVE-2021-44750 affects 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.

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