Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-6189
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.
Vulnerability category: File inclusionExecute code
Products affected by CVE-2017-6189
- cpe:2.3:a:amazon:kindle_for_pc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-6189
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 6 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-6189
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.4
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
3.4
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6.4
|
NIST | |
|
7.3
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.3
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5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-6189
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The product searches for critical resources using an externally-supplied search path that can point to resources that are not under the product's direct control.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-6189
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96476
Amazon Kindle Setup CVE-2017-6189 DLL Loading Local Code Execution VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Feb/71
Full Disclosure: CVE-2017-6189-Amazon Kindle for WindowsMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/141366/Amazon-Kindle-DLL-Hijacking.html
Amazon Kindle DLL Hijacking ≈ Packet StormThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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