CVE-2017-2212: Untrusted search path vulnerability in TKY2JGD (TKY2JGD1379.EXE) ver

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-2212 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting tky2jgd. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Untrusted search path vulnerability in TKY2JGD (TKY2JGD1379.EXE) ver. 1.3.79 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	1.1% (top 35%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-426
Published	2017-06-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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

gsi tky2jgd DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.3.79

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3.79

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy tky2jgd || rpm -q tky2jgd || tky2jgd --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.3.79 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison tky2jgd sudo apt install tky2jgd=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.79> sudo apt-mark hold tky2jgd

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

dnf --showduplicates list tky2jgd sudo dnf downgrade tky2jgd-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.79> sudo dnf versionlock add tky2jgd

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-2017-2212?

tky2jgd: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-2212 being exploited?

CVE-2017-2212 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-2017-2212 affect?

CVE-2017-2212 affects tky2jgd. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Untrusted search path vulnerability in TKY2JGD (TKY2JGD1379.EXE) ver. 1.3.79 allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.

How urgent is CVE-2017-2212?

Priority 43/100. High severity

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