CVE-2016-1281

Name: CVE-2016-1281
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-23T21:59:00.97+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.80%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1281 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installer for TrueCrypt 7.2 and 7.1a, VeraCrypt before 1.17-BETA, and possibly other products allows local users to execute arbitrary code with administrator privileges and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse DLL in the "application directory", as demonstrated with the USP10.dll, RichEd20.dll, NTMarta.dll and SRClient.dll DLLs.. EPSS estimates a 0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installer for TrueCrypt 7.2 and 7.1a, VeraCrypt before 1.17-BETA, and possibly other products allows local users to execute arbitrary code with administrator privileges and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse DLL in the "application directory", as demonstrated with the USP10.dll, RichEd20.dll, NTMarta.dll and SRClient.dll DLLs.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.80%

51.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-426

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Idrix	Truecrypt	7.1	A
Idrix	Truecrypt	7.2	—
Idrix	Veracrypt	<= 1.16	—

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Jan/22Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/11/1Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Jan/22Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/11/1Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 23, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1281?

How severe is CVE-2016-1281?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1281 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1281?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST