CVE-2016-4901

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in The installer of e-Tax Software all versions allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.42%
Vendor Advisory go.jp
Affected: National Tax Agency The installer of e-Tax Software
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN63012325/index.html vdb entry third party advisory
http://jvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2016-000207 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.e-tax.nta.go.jp/topics/topics_281014.htm vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93606 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4901?
CVE-2016-4901 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-4901?
To fix CVE-2016-4901, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-4901 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-4901 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-2016-4901?
CVE-2016-4901 affects National Tax Agency The installer of e-Tax Software.
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