How severe is CVE-2017-2287?

CVE-2017-2287 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-2287 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-2287?

CVE-2017-2287 affects Sony Nfc Port Software Remover. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2287?

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-2017-2287 published?

CVE-2017-2287 was published on 2017-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-2287

CVE-2017-2287 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sony Nfc Port Software Remover 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Sony Nfc Port Software Remover
Published: 2017-08-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in NFC Port Software remover Ver.1.3.0.1 and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-2287?: Untrusted search path vulnerability in NFC Port Software remover Ver.1.3.0.1 and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.
How severe is CVE-2017-2287?: CVE-2017-2287 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-2287 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-2287?: CVE-2017-2287 affects Sony Nfc Port Software Remover. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2287?: 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-2017-2287 published?: CVE-2017-2287 was published on 2017-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN33797604/index.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sony:nfc_port_software_remover:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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