CVE-2017-2206: Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installer of SaAT Netizen ver.1.2.10.510 and earlier allows an atta

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-2206 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting netizen. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installer of SaAT Netizen ver.1.2.10.510 and earlier 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	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-426
Published	2017-06-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): JPCERT/CC · Vendor: saat

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-06-09 16:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

saat netizen DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2.10.510

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2.10.510

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy netizen || rpm -q netizen || netizen --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2.10.510 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison netizen sudo apt install netizen=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.10.510> sudo apt-mark hold netizen

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

dnf --showduplicates list netizen sudo dnf downgrade netizen-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.10.510> sudo dnf versionlock add netizen

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-2017-2206?

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

Is CVE-2017-2206 being exploited?

CVE-2017-2206 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-2017-2206 affect?

CVE-2017-2206 affects netizen. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installer of SaAT Netizen ver.1.2.10.510 and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.

How urgent is CVE-2017-2206?

Priority 50/100. High severity

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