CVE-2017-14079: Unrestricted file uploads in Trend Micro Mobile Security (Enterprise) versions before 9.7 Patch 3 allow remote

This week

HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-14079 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting mobile security. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unrestricted file uploads in Trend Micro Mobile Security (Enterprise) versions before 9.7 Patch 3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	10.9% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2017-09-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Trend Micro, Inc. · Vendor: trendmicro

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-09-22 16:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

trendmicro mobile security DOWNGRADE

Affected: 9.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.7

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mobile-security || rpm -q mobile-security || mobile-security --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 9.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mobile-security sudo apt install mobile-security=<VERSION_BEFORE_9.7> sudo apt-mark hold mobile-security

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

dnf --showduplicates list mobile-security sudo dnf downgrade mobile-security-<VERSION_BEFORE_9.7> sudo dnf versionlock add mobile-security

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2017-14079?

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

Is CVE-2017-14079 being exploited?

CVE-2017-14079 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-2017-14079 affect?

CVE-2017-14079 affects mobile security. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Unrestricted file uploads in Trend Micro Mobile Security (Enterprise) versions before 9.7 Patch 3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations.

How urgent is CVE-2017-14079?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited

Software pages

Trend Micro vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2023-41178 MEDIUM 6.1 DOWNGRADE Reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Trend Micro Mobile Security (Enterprise) could allow a
CVE-2023-41177 MEDIUM 6.1 DOWNGRADE Reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Trend Micro Mobile Security (Enterprise) could allow a
CVE-2023-41176 MEDIUM 6.1 DOWNGRADE Reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Trend Micro Mobile Security (Enterprise) could allow a
CVE-2023-35695 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE A remote attacker could leverage a vulnerability in Trend Micro Mobile Security (Enterprise) 9.8 SP5 to downlo
CVE-2023-32528 HIGH 8.8 DOWNGRADE Trend Micro Mobile Security (Enterprise) 9.8 SP5 contains vulnerable .php files that could allow a remote atta

References

← Back to latest CVEs