CVE-2017-2191: Critical severity sharp rw-5100 vulnerability

Published Jun 9, 2017

Updated

Untrusted search path vulnerability in RW-5100 driver installer for Windows 7 version 1.0.0.9 and RW-5100 driver installer for Windows 8.1 version 1.0.1.0 allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.

Affected Software

2 affected components

SHARP Rw-5100 Driver Installer For Windows 7=1.0.0.9

SHARP Rw-5100 Driver Installer For Windows 8.1=1.0.1.0

Event History

Jun 9, 2017

CVE Published

via MITRE·04:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·04:00 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2191?

CVE-2017-2191 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2191?

To mitigate CVE-2017-2191, ensure that you update the RW-5100 driver installer to the latest version provided by Sharp.

What platforms are affected by CVE-2017-2191?

CVE-2017-2191 affects the RW-5100 driver installer for Windows 7 version 1.0.0.9 and Windows 8.1 version 1.0.1.0.

What type of attack does CVE-2017-2191 enable?

CVE-2017-2191 enables an attacker to gain elevated privileges by exploiting an untrusted search path for a Trojan horse DLL.

Is CVE-2017-2191 related to any specific software vendor?

Yes, CVE-2017-2191 is associated with Sharp's RW-5100 driver software.