CVE-2016-6167

Name: CVE-2016-6167
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-30T22:59:00.513+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.75%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6167 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in Putty beta 0.67 allow local users to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse (1) UxTheme.dll or (2) ntmarta.dll file in the current working directory.. EPSS estimates a 0.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in Putty beta 0.67 allow local users to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse (1) UxTheme.dll or (2) ntmarta.dll file in the current working directory.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.75%

50.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-426

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Putty	Putty	0.67	Beta

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538848/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036236Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137742/Putty-Beta-0.67-DLL-Hijacking.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538848/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036236Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137742/Putty-Beta-0.67-DLL-Hijacking.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jan 30, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6167?

How severe is CVE-2016-6167?

CVE-2016-6167 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6167?

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