PatchTheCVECVE-2017-10820: Untrusted search path vulnerability in Installer of IP Messenger for Win 4.60 and earlier allows an attacker t
CVE-2017-10820 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting ip messenger. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Installer of IP Messenger for Win 4.60 and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.1% (top 34%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-426 |
| Published | 2017-08-04 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2017-10820?
ip messenger: upgrade to newer than 4.60. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-10820 being exploited?
CVE-2017-10820 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-2017-10820 affect?
CVE-2017-10820 affects ip messenger. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Untrusted search path vulnerability in Installer of IP Messenger for Win 4.60 and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.
How urgent is CVE-2017-10820?
Priority 44/100. High severity
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