PatchTheCVECVE-2017-10864: Untrusted search path vulnerability in Installer of HIBUN Confidential File Viewer prior to 11.20.0001 allows
CVE-2017-10864 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting confidential file viewer. 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 HIBUN Confidential File Viewer prior to 11.20.0001 allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.
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 | 1.0% (top 37%) |
| 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-2017-10864?
confidential file viewer: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-10864 being exploited?
CVE-2017-10864 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-2017-10864 affect?
CVE-2017-10864 affects confidential file viewer. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Untrusted search path vulnerability in Installer of HIBUN Confidential File Viewer prior to 11.20.0001 allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.
How urgent is CVE-2017-10864?
Priority 43/100. High severity