CVE-2017-15383
CVE-2017-15383 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nero with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-428.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-428
- Affected product: Nero
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Nero 7.10.1.0 has an unquoted BINARY_PATH_NAME for NBService, exploitable via a Trojan horse Nero.exe file in the %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\Nero directory.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-15383?
- Nero 7.10.1.0 has an unquoted BINARY_PATH_NAME for NBService, exploitable via a Trojan horse Nero.exe file in the %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\Nero directory.
- How severe is CVE-2017-15383?
- CVE-2017-15383 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-15383 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-15383?
- CVE-2017-15383 affects Nero. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-15383?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2017-15383 published?
- CVE-2017-15383 was published on 2017-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2016110092
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/139658/Nero-7.10.1.0-Privilege-Escalation.html
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:nero:nero:7.10.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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