CVE-2017-2157

Name: CVE-2017-2157
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-05-12T18:29:00.92+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-2157 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted search path vulnerability in installers for The Public Certification Service for Individuals "The JPKI user's software (for Windows 7 and later)" Ver3.1 and earlier, The Public Certification Service for Individuals "The JPKI user's software (for Windows Vista)", The Public Certification Service for Individuals "The JPKI user's software" Ver2.6 and earlier that were available until April 27, 2017 allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in installers for The Public Certification Service for Individuals "The JPKI user's software (for Windows 7 and later)" Ver3.1 and earlier, The Public Certification Service for Individuals "The JPKI user's software (for Windows Vista)", The Public Certification Service for Individuals "The JPKI user's software" Ver2.6 and earlier that were available until April 27, 2017 allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.51%

39.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-426

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jpki	The Public Certification Service For Individuals	<= 2.6
Jpki	The Public Certification Service For Individuals	<= 3.1
Jpki	The Public Certification Service For Individuals	All versions

References

http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN39605485/index.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.jpki.go.jp/download/win.html#dlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN39605485/index.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.jpki.go.jp/download/win.html#dlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 12, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-2157?

How severe is CVE-2017-2157?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-2157 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2157?

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