CVE-2017-2287: Critical severity sony nfc port software remover vulnerability
Published Aug 2, 2017
·Updated
Untrusted search path vulnerability in NFC Port Software remover Ver.1.3.0.1 and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Sony Nfc Port Software Remover<=1.3.0.1
Event History
Aug 2, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-2287?
CVE-2017-2287 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for privilege escalation through untrusted search path vulnerabilities.
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How do I fix CVE-2017-2287?
To fix CVE-2017-2287, update to a version of Sony NFC Port Software Remover later than 1.3.0.1.
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What systems are affected by CVE-2017-2287?
CVE-2017-2287 affects Sony NFC Port Software Remover versions 1.3.0.1 and earlier.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-2287?
CVE-2017-2287 is an untrusted search path vulnerability that allows for the execution of a Trojan horse DLL.
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What can an attacker do with CVE-2017-2287?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2017-2287 can gain elevated privileges on affected systems.