CVE-2017-7327

Name: CVE-2017-7327
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-19T17:29:00.57+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-7327 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Yandex Browser installer for Desktop before 17.4.1 has a DLL Hijacking Vulnerability because an untrusted search path is used for dnsapi.dll, winmm.dll, ntmarta.dll, cryptbase.dll or profapi.dll.. EPSS estimates a 1.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Yandex Browser installer for Desktop before 17.4.1 has a DLL Hijacking Vulnerability because an untrusted search path is used for dnsapi.dll, winmm.dll, ntmarta.dll, cryptbase.dll or profapi.dll.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.42%

69.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-426

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Yandex	Yandex Browser	<= 17.4.0.16

References

https://browser.yandex.com/security/changelogs/fixed-in-version-17-4Vendor Advisory
https://browser.yandex.com/security/changelogs/fixed-in-version-17-4Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 19, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-7327?

Yandex Browser installer for Desktop before 17.4.1 has a DLL Hijacking Vulnerability because an untrusted search path is used for dnsapi.dll, winmm.dll, ntmarta.dll, cryptbase.dll or profapi.dll.

How severe is CVE-2017-7327?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7327 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7327?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-7327?

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Source: NVD / NIST