CVE-2016-4902

Name: CVE-2016-4902
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-09T16:29:00.187+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-4902 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted search path vulnerability in The Public Certification Service for Individuals "The JPKI user's software (for Windows 7 and later)" Ver3.0.1 and earlier, The Public Certification Service for Individuals "The JPKI user's software (for Windows Vista)" Ver3.0.1 and earlier and The Public Certification Service for Individuals "The JPKI user's software" Ver2.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.. EPSS estimates a 1.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in The Public Certification Service for Individuals "The JPKI user's software (for Windows 7 and later)" Ver3.0.1 and earlier, The Public Certification Service for Individuals "The JPKI user's software (for Windows Vista)" Ver3.0.1 and earlier and The Public Certification Service for Individuals "The JPKI user's software" Ver2.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.83%

76.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-426

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jpki	The Public Certification Service For Individuals	<= 2.6
Jpki	The Public Certification Service For Individuals For Windows 7	<= 3.0.1
Jpki	The Public Certification Service For Individuals For Windows Vista	<= 3.0.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94087Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN91002412/index.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94087Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN91002412/index.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jun 9, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-4902?

How severe is CVE-2016-4902?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-4902 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4902?

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