CVE-2017-6189 Other in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via DLL hijacking in the Kindle for PC installer due to untrusted search path vulnerabilities.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-6189?
CVE-2017-6189 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Mar 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
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Amazon Kindle for PC before 1.19 allows local users to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory of the Kindle Setup installer.
Weakness: CWE-426
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-6189?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Amazon Kindle for Pc.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6189?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-6189 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-6189 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-6189 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g23g-ww4v-93qq.