VirusW32/CVE_2021_41379.A!exploit
Analysis
W32/CVE_2021_41379.A!exploit is classified as an exploit.
An exploit is a malicious program that takes advantage of a software vulnerability that may enable a remote attacker to gain access to the targeted system.
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Outbreak Alert
Exloitation of the vulnerability could lead to attackers having sytem privileges running the latest Windows releases, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2022.
Recommended Action
- Make sure that your FortiGate/FortiClient system is using the latest AV database.
- Quarantine/delete files that are detected and replace infected files with clean backup copies.
Telemetry
Detection Availability
| FortiGate | |
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| FortiClient | |
| FortiAPS | |
| FortiAPU | |
| FortiMail | |
| FortiSandbox | |
| FortiWeb | |
| Web Application Firewall | |
| FortiIsolator | |
| FortiDeceptor | |
| FortiEDR |