CVE-2017-7327: High severity yandex browser vulnerability

Published Jan 19, 2018
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Yandex Yandex Browser<=17.4.0.16

Event History

Jan 19, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7327?

CVE-2017-7327 has a critical severity rating due to the potential exploitation through DLL hijacking.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-7327?

To fix CVE-2017-7327, update Yandex Browser to version 17.4.1 or later.

3

What are the affected components in CVE-2017-7327?

CVE-2017-7327 affects dnsapi.dll, winmm.dll, ntmarta.dll, cryptbase.dll, and profapi.dll due to an untrusted search path.

4

What versions of Yandex Browser are affected by CVE-2017-7327?

Yandex Browser versions prior to 17.4.1, including up to 17.4.0.16, are affected by CVE-2017-7327.

5

Can CVE-2017-7327 lead to unauthorized code execution?

Yes, CVE-2017-7327 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting the DLL hijacking vulnerability.

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