PatchTheCVECVE-2017-10863: Untrusted search path vulnerability in HIBUN Confidential File Decryption program prior to 10.50.0.5 allows an
CVE-2017-10863 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting confidential file decryption. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Untrusted search path vulnerability in HIBUN Confidential File Decryption program prior to 10.50.0.5 allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory. Note this is a separate vulnerability from CVE-2017-10865.
Why this priority
- High severity
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 | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.1% (top 35%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-426 |
| Published | 2017-10-12 |
| 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-2017-10863?
confidential file decryption: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-10863 being exploited?
CVE-2017-10863 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-2017-10863 affect?
CVE-2017-10863 affects confidential file decryption. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Untrusted search path vulnerability in HIBUN Confidential File Decryption program prior to 10.50.0.5 allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory. Note this is a separate vulnerability from CVE-20
How urgent is CVE-2017-10863?
Priority 43/100. High severity
Related CVEs
- CVE-2017-10865 HIGH 7.8 MITIGATE Untrusted search path vulnerability in HIBUN Confidential File Decryption program prior to 10.50.0.5 allows an