CVE-2018-16177

Name: CVE-2018-16177
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-01-09T23:29:03.653+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-16177 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Untrusted search path vulnerability in The installer of Windows 10 Fall Creators Update Modify module for Security Measures tool allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in The installer of Windows 10 Fall Creators Update Modify module for Security Measures tool allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.36%

28.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ntt-West	Fall Creators Update	All versions

References

https://f-security.jp/v6/support/information/100193.htmlVendor Advisory
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN15709478/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://f-security.jp/v6/support/information/100193.htmlVendor Advisory
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN15709478/index.htmlThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 9, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-16177?

How severe is CVE-2018-16177?

CVE-2018-16177 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16177?

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