CVE-2021-33572

What it is

A Denial-of-Service (DoS) vulnerability was discovered in F-Secure Linux Security whereby the FSAVD component used in certain F-Secure products can crash while scanning larger packages/fuzzed files. The exploit can be triggered remotely by an attacker. A successful attack will result in Denial-of-Service (DoS) of the Anti-Virus engine.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account, but needs a user to act. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

0.7% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2021-06-21 12:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 03:54 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.7% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 3.5 LOW (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2021-06-21 12:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 03:54 UTC

Exploit probability

0.7% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-476 · NULL pointer dereference

Record status

Modified

Affected

• f-secure Cloud Protection For Salesforce
• f-secure Elements For Microsoft 365
• f-secure Endpoint Protection
• f-secure Linux Security

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 3.5

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

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