CVE-2017-2219: Untrusted search path vulnerability in the [Simeji for Windows] installer (simeji.exe) allows an attacker to g

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-2219 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting simeji. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Untrusted search path vulnerability in the [Simeji for Windows] installer (simeji.exe) 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: baidu

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

baidu simeji DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.0.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0.7

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.0.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison simeji sudo apt install simeji=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0.7> sudo apt-mark hold simeji

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

dnf --showduplicates list simeji sudo dnf downgrade simeji-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0.7> sudo dnf versionlock add simeji

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-2017-2219?

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

Is CVE-2017-2219 being exploited?

CVE-2017-2219 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-2017-2219 affect?

CVE-2017-2219 affects simeji. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Untrusted search path vulnerability in the [Simeji for Windows] installer (simeji.exe) allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.

How urgent is CVE-2017-2219?

Priority 44/100. High severity

Software pages

Windows vulnerabilities

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