CVE-2017-2253

Name: CVE-2017-2253
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-07-17T13:18:23.36+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-2253 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted search path vulnerability in Installer of Yahoo! Toolbar (for Internet explorer) v8.0.0.6 and earlier, with its timestamp prior to June 13, 2017, 18:18:55 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 Installer of Yahoo! Toolbar (for Internet explorer) v8.0.0.6 and earlier, with its timestamp prior to June 13, 2017, 18:18:55 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
Yahoo	Toolbar	<= 8.0.0.6

References

https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN02852421/index.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN02852421/index.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-2253?

How severe is CVE-2017-2253?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-2253 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2253?

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