PatchTheCVECVE-2017-2246: Untrusted search path vulnerability in Installer of Lhaz version 2.4.0 and earlier allows an attacker to gain
CVE-2017-2246 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting lhaz. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Installer of Lhaz version 2.4.0 and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
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 | 2017-07-17 |
| 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-2017-2246?
lhaz: upgrade to newer than 2.4.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-2246 being exploited?
CVE-2017-2246 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-2017-2246 affect?
CVE-2017-2246 affects lhaz. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Untrusted search path vulnerability in Installer of Lhaz version 2.4.0 and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.
How urgent is CVE-2017-2246?
Priority 43/100. High severity
Related CVEs
- CVE-2017-2247 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE Untrusted search path vulnerability in Self-extracting archive files created by Lhaz version 2.4.0 and earlier