What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-2156?

CVE-2017-2156 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.6%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2017-2156?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2017-2156. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Vivaldi Installer For Windows CVE-2017-2156

HIGH

Untrusted Search Path (CWE-426)

2017-04-28 vultures@jpcert.or.jp

RCE Microsoft Vivaldi Installer For Windows

7.8

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Apr 28, 2017 - 16:59 cve.org

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

AnalysisAI

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Vivaldi installer for Windows prior to version 1.7.735.48 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted executable file in an unspecified. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-426. Untrusted search path vulnerability in Vivaldi installer for Windows prior to version 1.7.735.48 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted executable file in an unspecified directory. Affected products include: Vivaldi Vivaldi Installer For Windows. Version information: version 1.7.735.48.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.