CVE-2016-1417

Name: CVE-2016-1417
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-23T21:59:01.003+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1417 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted search path vulnerability in Snort 2.9.7.0-WIN32 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse tcapi.dll that is located in the same folder on a remote file share as a pcap file that is being processed.. EPSS estimates a 4.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Snort 2.9.7.0-WIN32 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse tcapi.dll that is located in the same folder on a remote file share as a pcap file that is being processed.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.43%

90.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-426

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Snort	Snort	2.9.7.0

References

http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/SNORT-DLL-HIJACK.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138915/Snort-2.9.7.0-WIN32-DLL-Hijacking.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/539579/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93269Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036936Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/SNORT-DLL-HIJACK.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138915/Snort-2.9.7.0-WIN32-DLL-Hijacking.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/539579/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93269Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036936Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1417?

How severe is CVE-2016-1417?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1417 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1417?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-1417?

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Source: NVD / NIST