How severe is CVE-2017-6798?

CVE-2017-6798 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-2017-6798 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-6798?

CVE-2017-6798 affects Trendmicro Endpoint Sensor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6798?

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-2017-6798 published?

CVE-2017-6798 was published on 2017-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-6798

CVE-2017-6798 is a high-severity vulnerability in Trendmicro Endpoint Sensor 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-426.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-426
Affected product: Trendmicro Endpoint Sensor
Published: 2017-03-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Trend Micro Endpoint Sensor 1.6 before b1290 has a DLL hijacking vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, aka Trend Micro Vulnerability Identifier 2015-0208.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6798?: Trend Micro Endpoint Sensor 1.6 before b1290 has a DLL hijacking vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, aka Trend Micro Vulnerability Identifier 2015-0208.
How severe is CVE-2017-6798?: CVE-2017-6798 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-2017-6798 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6798?: CVE-2017-6798 affects Trendmicro Endpoint Sensor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6798?: 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-2017-6798 published?: CVE-2017-6798 was published on 2017-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:endpoint_sensor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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