CVE-2017-17069 Other in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code via DLL hijacking if the application is launched from a directory containing a malicious DLL.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-17069?
CVE-2017-17069 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Dec 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
ActiveSetupN.exe in Amazon Audible for Windows before November 2017 allows attackers to execute arbitrary DLL code if ActiveSetupN.exe is launched from a directory where an attacker has already created a Trojan horse dwmapi.dll file.
Weakness: CWE-426
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-17069?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Amazon Audible.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17069?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-17069 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-17069 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-17069 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8fvv-8wj5-524p.