CVE-2017-2188: Untrusted search path vulnerability in Installer of Denshinouhin Check System (for Ministry of Agriculture,...

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This CVE affects specific older installers for Japan MAFF’s Denshinouhin Check System. If the installer is run in an unsafe context, it may load an attacker-supplied DLL and let that attacker gain privileges. The sources do not provide CVSS severity, a fixed version, or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to organizations that downloaded, stored, or still use the affected MAFF Denshinouhin Check System installers. Systems merely using unrelated MAFF software are not shown as affected by the supplied sources. Moderate operational attention is appropriate where this Japanese government-sector software is used. The issue can enable privilege gain, but the supplied evidence lacks severity scoring, known exploitation, and remediation detail. Mitigation focus: Check MAFF and JVN guidance for corrected installer instructions.; Retire affected installer versions from endpoints and shared folders.; Use only installer packages obtained from official MAFF sources..

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Jun 13, 2026, 04:25 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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