CVE-2017-2176

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in screensaver installers (jasdf_01.exe, jasdf_02.exe, jasdf_03.exe, jasdf_04.exe, jasdf_05.exe, scramble_setup.exe, clock_01_setup.exe, clock_02_setup.exe) available prior to May 25, 2017 allows an attacker 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%
Third-Party Advisory jvn.jp Third-Party Advisory go.jp Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com
Affected: JAPAN AIR SELF DEFENSE FORCE, MINISTRY OF DEFENSE jasdf_01.exe
Affected: JAPAN AIR SELF DEFENSE FORCE, MINISTRY OF DEFENSE jasdf_02.exe
Affected: JAPAN AIR SELF DEFENSE FORCE, MINISTRY OF DEFENSE jasdf_03.exe
Affected: JAPAN AIR SELF DEFENSE FORCE, MINISTRY OF DEFENSE jasdf_04.exe
Affected: JAPAN AIR SELF DEFENSE FORCE, MINISTRY OF DEFENSE jasdf_05.exe
Affected: JAPAN AIR SELF DEFENSE FORCE, MINISTRY OF DEFENSE scramble_setup.exe
Affected: JAPAN AIR SELF DEFENSE FORCE, MINISTRY OF DEFENSE clock_01_setup.exe
Affected: JAPAN AIR SELF DEFENSE FORCE, MINISTRY OF DEFENSE clock_02_setup.exe
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References

Link Tags
http://www.mod.go.jp/asdf/information/index.html third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98823 third party advisory vdb entry
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN41185163/index.html third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2176?
CVE-2017-2176 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-2176?
To fix CVE-2017-2176, 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-2017-2176 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-2176 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-2017-2176?
CVE-2017-2176 affects JAPAN AIR SELF DEFENSE FORCE, MINISTRY OF DEFENSE jasdf_01.exe, JAPAN AIR SELF DEFENSE FORCE, MINISTRY OF DEFENSE jasdf_02.exe, JAPAN AIR SELF DEFENSE FORCE, MINISTRY OF DEFENSE jasdf_03.exe, JAPAN AIR SELF DEFENSE FORCE, MINISTRY OF DEFENSE jasdf_04.exe, JAPAN AIR SELF DEFENSE FORCE, MINISTRY OF DEFENSE jasdf_05.exe, JAPAN AIR SELF DEFENSE FORCE, MINISTRY OF DEFENSE scramble_setup.exe, JAPAN AIR SELF DEFENSE FORCE, MINISTRY OF DEFENSE clock_01_setup.exe, JAPAN AIR SELF DEFENSE FORCE, MINISTRY OF DEFENSE clock_02_setup.exe.
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