CVE-2017-12414: Format Factory 4.1.0 has a DLL Hijacking Vulnerability because an untrusted search path is used for msimg32.dl

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-12414 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting format factory. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Format Factory 4.1.0 has a DLL Hijacking Vulnerability because an untrusted search path is used for msimg32.dll, WindowsCodecs.dll, and dwmapi.dll.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-426
Published	2017-08-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pcfreetime

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-08-03 15:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pcfreetime format factory DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy format-factory || rpm -q format-factory || format-factory --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison format-factory sudo apt install format-factory=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.1.0> sudo apt-mark hold format-factory

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

dnf --showduplicates list format-factory sudo dnf downgrade format-factory-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add format-factory

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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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-2017-12414?

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

Is CVE-2017-12414 being exploited?

CVE-2017-12414 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-2017-12414 affect?

CVE-2017-12414 affects format factory. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Format Factory 4.1.0 has a DLL Hijacking Vulnerability because an untrusted search path is used for msimg32.dll, WindowsCodecs.dll, and dwmapi.dll.

How urgent is CVE-2017-12414?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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