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CVE-2017-2189: Untrusted search path vulnerability in RW-4040 driver installer for Windows 7 version 2.27 allows an attack...

Untrusted search path vulnerability in RW-4040 driver installer for Windows 7 version 2.27 allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.

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This issue affects Sharp's RW-4040 driver installer for Windows 7 version 2.27. If someone can influence what the installer loads, running it could allow malicious code to gain privileges. The risk is concentrated in legacy Windows 7 environments or software repositories that still retain this installer. Exposure appears limited to organizations that still store, distribute, or execute Sharp RW-4040 driver installer for Windows 7 version 2.27, especially on legacy Windows 7 systems. Treat this as a targeted legacy-software risk, not a broad internet emergency. Prioritize confirmation and cleanup if the organization still supports Windows 7 driver deployment or keeps old Sharp RW-4040 installer packages. Mitigation focus: Inventory and remove RW-4040 Windows 7 driver installer version 2.27 where it is no longer needed.; Check Sharp and JVN guidance for replacement installer versions or vendor-specific remediation.; Avoid running legacy installers from shared, temporary, or user-writable locations..

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Sharp CorporationRW-4040 driver installer for Windows 7version 2.27Listed
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