CVE-2017-2228: Untrusted search path vulnerability in Teikihoukokusho Sakuseishien Tool v4.0 allows an attacker to gain privi

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-2228 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting teikihoukokusho sakuseishien tool. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Teikihoukokusho Sakuseishien Tool v4.0 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	1.2% (top 31%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-426
Published	2017-08-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): JPCERT/CC · Vendor: enecho.meti

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-08-18 13:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

enecho.meti teikihoukokusho sakuseishien tool DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy teikihoukokusho-sakuseishien-tool || rpm -q teikihoukokusho-sakuseishien-tool || teikihoukokusho-sakuseishien-tool --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison teikihoukokusho-sakuseishien-tool sudo apt install teikihoukokusho-sakuseishien-tool=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo apt-mark hold teikihoukokusho-sakuseishien-tool

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

dnf --showduplicates list teikihoukokusho-sakuseishien-tool sudo dnf downgrade teikihoukokusho-sakuseishien-tool-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add teikihoukokusho-sakuseishien-tool

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-2017-2228?

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

Is CVE-2017-2228 being exploited?

CVE-2017-2228 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-2017-2228 affect?

CVE-2017-2228 affects teikihoukokusho sakuseishien tool. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Untrusted search path vulnerability in Teikihoukokusho Sakuseishien Tool v4.0 allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.

How urgent is CVE-2017-2228?

Priority 45/100. High severity

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