CVE-2017-14091

Name: CVE-2017-14091
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-16T02:29:09.043+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-14091 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in Trend Micro ScanMail for Exchange 12.0 exists in which certain specific installations that utilize a uncommon feature - Other Update Sources - could be exploited to overwrite sensitive files in the ScanMail for Exchange directory.. EPSS estimates a 0.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in Trend Micro ScanMail for Exchange 12.0 exists in which certain specific installations that utilize a uncommon feature - Other Update Sources - could be exploited to overwrite sensitive files in the ScanMail for Exchange directory.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.74%

50.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-345

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Trendmicro	Scanmail	12.0

References

https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/1118486Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/trend-micro-scanmail-microsoft-exchange-multiple-vulnerabilitiesExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/1118486Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/trend-micro-scanmail-microsoft-exchange-multiple-vulnerabilitiesExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 16, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-14091?

How severe is CVE-2017-14091?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-14091 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14091?

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-2017-14091?

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Source: NVD / NIST