CVE-2017-2225: Untrusted search path vulnerability in EbidSettingChecker.exe (version 1.0.0.0) allows an attacker to gain pri

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-2225 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting ebidsettingchecker. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Untrusted search path vulnerability in EbidSettingChecker.exe (version 1.0.0.0) allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.

Why this priority

Critical severity
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	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-426
Published	2017-07-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-07-07 13:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mext ebidsettingchecker DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.0.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ebidsettingchecker sudo apt install ebidsettingchecker=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold ebidsettingchecker

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

dnf --showduplicates list ebidsettingchecker sudo dnf downgrade ebidsettingchecker-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add ebidsettingchecker

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-2017-2225?

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

Is CVE-2017-2225 being exploited?

CVE-2017-2225 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-2017-2225 affect?

CVE-2017-2225 affects ebidsettingchecker. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Untrusted search path vulnerability in EbidSettingChecker.exe (version 1.0.0.0) allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.

How urgent is CVE-2017-2225?

Priority 58/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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