CVE-2017-2252

Name: CVE-2017-2252
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-07-17T13:18:23.297+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-2252 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted search path vulnerability in self-extracting archive files created by File Compact Ver.5 version 5.10 and earlier, Ver.6 version 6.02 and earlier, Ver.7 version 7.02 and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.. EPSS estimates a 1.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in self-extracting archive files created by File Compact Ver.5 version 5.10 and earlier, Ver.6 version 6.02 and earlier, Ver.7 version 7.02 and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.08%

60.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-426

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sourcenext	File Compact	<= 5.09
Sourcenext	File Compact	<= 6.01
Sourcenext	File Compact	<= 7.01

References

https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN29939155/index.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN29939155/index.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jul 17, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-2252?

How severe is CVE-2017-2252?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-2252 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2252?

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