CVE-2017-12414

Name: CVE-2017-12414
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-03T15:29:00.497+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-12414 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Format Factory 4.1.0 has a DLL Hijacking Vulnerability because an untrusted search path is used for msimg32.dll, WindowsCodecs.dll, and dwmapi.dll.. EPSS estimates a 1.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Format Factory 4.1.0 has a DLL Hijacking Vulnerability because an untrusted search path is used for msimg32.dll, WindowsCodecs.dll, and dwmapi.dll.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.57%

72.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-426

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pcfreetime	Format Factory	4.1.0

References

http://www.kth.ninja/2017/08/format-factory-dll-hijacking.htmlExploit, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
http://www.kth.ninja/2017/08/format-factory-dll-hijacking.htmlExploit, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 3, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-12414?

Format Factory 4.1.0 has a DLL Hijacking Vulnerability because an untrusted search path is used for msimg32.dll, WindowsCodecs.dll, and dwmapi.dll.

How severe is CVE-2017-12414?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-12414 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12414?

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-2017-12414?

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Source: NVD / NIST