PatchTheCVECVE-2017-2242: Untrusted search path vulnerability in Flets Setsuzoku Tool for Windows all versions allows an attacker to gai
CVE-2017-2242 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting flets setsuzoku tool. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Flets Setsuzoku Tool for Windows all versions 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 | 2017-08-29 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2017-2242?
flets setsuzoku tool: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-2242 being exploited?
CVE-2017-2242 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-2017-2242 affect?
CVE-2017-2242 affects flets setsuzoku tool. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Untrusted search path vulnerability in Flets Setsuzoku Tool for Windows all versions allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.
How urgent is CVE-2017-2242?
Priority 43/100. High severity