How severe is CVE-2017-6189?

CVE-2017-6189 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-6189 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-6189?

CVE-2017-6189 affects Amazon Kindle For Pc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6189?

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-2017-6189 published?

CVE-2017-6189 was published on 2017-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-6189

CVE-2017-6189 is a high-severity vulnerability in Amazon Kindle For Pc with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-426.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 4.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-426
Affected product: Amazon Kindle For Pc
Published: 2017-03-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Amazon Kindle for PC before 1.19 allows local users to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory of the Kindle Setup installer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6189?: Untrusted search path vulnerability in Amazon Kindle for PC before 1.19 allows local users to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory of the Kindle Setup installer.
How severe is CVE-2017-6189?: CVE-2017-6189 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-6189 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6189?: CVE-2017-6189 affects Amazon Kindle For Pc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6189?: 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-2017-6189 published?: CVE-2017-6189 was published on 2017-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:amazon:kindle_for_pc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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