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CVE-2017-2231: Untrusted search path vulnerability in The installer of MLIT DenshiSeikabutsuSakuseiShienKensa system Ver3....

Untrusted search path vulnerability in The installer of MLIT DenshiSeikabutsuSakuseiShienKensa system Ver3.02 and earlier, distributed till June 20, 2017, The self-extracting archive including the installer of MLIT DenshiSeikabutsuSakuseiShienKensa system Ver3.02 and earlier, distributed till June 20, 2017 allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.

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CVE-2017-2231 affects old MLIT DenshiSeikabutsuSakuseiShienKensa installer packages. When the vulnerable installer or its self-extracting archive runs, it may load a malicious DLL from an untrusted location, allowing privilege gain. The issue is narrow but important where legacy installation media is retained or reused. Exposure is most likely in organizations that downloaded, archived, or still use MLIT DenshiSeikabutsuSakuseiShienKensa Ver3.02-or-earlier installers or self-extracting archives distributed through June 20, 2017. Runtime installations are not clearly identified as affected; the sources focus on installer packages. Treat this as a targeted legacy-software hygiene issue, not an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize removal or replacement if your organization handles Japanese MLIT electronic deliverable tooling or keeps old installer archives used by administrators. Mitigation focus: Remove vulnerable legacy installer packages from shared locations and software repositories.; Obtain installation media only from current MLIT or vendor-published guidance.; Avoid running affected installers from directories containing untrusted files..

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Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, JapanThe installer of MLIT DenshiSeikabutsuSakuseiShienKensa systemVer3.02 and earlier, distributed till June 20, 2017Listed
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, JapanThe self-extracting archive including the installer of MLIT DenshiSeikabutsuSakuseiShienKensa systemVer3.02 and earlier, distributed till June 20, 2017Listed
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