CVE-2015-0974: Untrusted search path vulnerability in ZTE Datacard MF19 0V1.0.0B04 allows local users to gain privilege by mo

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2015-0974 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting mobiconnect. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Untrusted search path vulnerability in ZTE Datacard MF19 0V1.0.0B04 allows local users to gain privilege by modifying the 'Ucell Internet' directory to reference a malicious mms_dll_r.dll or mediaplayerdll.dll.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 54%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-426
Published	2017-08-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mobilis

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-08-28 15:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mobilis mobiconnect DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.0b03

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0b03

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mobiconnect || rpm -q mobiconnect || mobiconnect --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.0b03 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mobiconnect sudo apt install mobiconnect=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0b03> sudo apt-mark hold mobiconnect

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list mobiconnect sudo dnf downgrade mobiconnect-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0b03> sudo dnf versionlock add mobiconnect

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2015-0974?

mobiconnect: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-0974 being exploited?

CVE-2015-0974 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2015-0974 affect?

CVE-2015-0974 affects mobiconnect. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Untrusted search path vulnerability in ZTE Datacard MF19 0V1.0.0B04 allows local users to gain privilege by modifying the 'Ucell Internet' directory to reference a malicious mms_dll_r.dll or mediaplayerdll.dll.

How urgent is CVE-2015-0974?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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