CVE-2017-13993

Name: CVE-2017-13993
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-05T01:29:05.197+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-13993 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An Uncontrolled Search Path or Element issue was discovered in i-SENS SmartLog Diabetes Management Software, Version 2.4.0 and prior versions. An uncontrolled search path element vulnerability has been identified which could be exploited by placing a specially crafted DLL file in the search path. EPSS estimates a 1.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An Uncontrolled Search Path or Element issue was discovered in i-SENS SmartLog Diabetes Management Software, Version 2.4.0 and prior versions. An uncontrolled search path element vulnerability has been identified which could be exploited by placing a specially crafted DLL file in the search path. If the malicious DLL is loaded prior to the valid DLL, an attacker could execute arbitrary code on the system. This vulnerability does not affect the connected blood glucose monitor and would not impact delivery of therapy to the patient.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.76%

75.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
I-Sens	Smartlog Diabetes Management Software	<= 2.4.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100659Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-17-250-01Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100659Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-17-250-01Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Oct 5, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-13993?

How severe is CVE-2017-13993?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-13993 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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Source: NVD / NIST