CVE-2017-17551

Name: CVE-2017-17551
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-11T18:29:00.187+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.96%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-17551 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Backup and Restore feature in Mobotap Dolphin Browser for Android 12.0.2 suffers from an arbitrary file write vulnerability when attempting to restore browser settings from a malicious Dolphin Browser backup file. This arbitrary file write vulnerability allows an attacker to overwrite a specific executable in the Dolphin Browser's data directory with a crafted malicious executable. EPSS estimates a 0.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Backup and Restore feature in Mobotap Dolphin Browser for Android 12.0.2 suffers from an arbitrary file write vulnerability when attempting to restore browser settings from a malicious Dolphin Browser backup file. This arbitrary file write vulnerability allows an attacker to overwrite a specific executable in the Dolphin Browser's data directory with a crafted malicious executable. Every time the Dolphin Browser is launched, it will attempt to run the malicious executable from disk, thus executing the attacker's code.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.96%

56.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Changyou	Dolphin	12.0.2

References

https://github.com/VerSprite/research/blob/master/advisories/VS-2017-001.mdIssue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/VerSprite/research/blob/master/advisories/VS-2017-001.mdIssue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 11, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-17551?

How severe is CVE-2017-17551?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-17551 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17551?

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