CVE-2017-6051

Name: CVE-2017-6051
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-05-08T17:29:00.157+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-6051 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An Uncontrolled Search Path Element issue was discovered in BLF-Tech LLC VisualView HMI Version 9.9.14.0 and prior. The uncontrolled search path element vulnerability has been identified, which may allow an attacker to run a malicious DLL file within the search path resulting in execution of arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 1.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An Uncontrolled Search Path Element issue was discovered in BLF-Tech LLC VisualView HMI Version 9.9.14.0 and prior. The uncontrolled search path element vulnerability has been identified, which may allow an attacker to run a malicious DLL file within the search path resulting in execution of arbitrary code.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.36%

68.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Blftech	Visualview Hmi	<= 9.9.14.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98031Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-115-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98031Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-115-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: May 8, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6051?

How severe is CVE-2017-6051?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6051 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6051?

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Source: NVD / NIST