How severe is CVE-2017-7327?

CVE-2017-7327 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-2017-7327 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-7327?

CVE-2017-7327 affects Yandex Yandex Browser. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7327?

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-2017-7327 published?

CVE-2017-7327 was published on 2018-01-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-7327

CVE-2017-7327 is a high-severity vulnerability in Yandex Yandex Browser 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: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-426
Affected product: Yandex Yandex Browser
Published: 2018-01-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Yandex Browser installer for Desktop before 17.4.1 has a DLL Hijacking Vulnerability because an untrusted search path is used for dnsapi.dll, winmm.dll, ntmarta.dll, cryptbase.dll or profapi.dll.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-7327?: Yandex Browser installer for Desktop before 17.4.1 has a DLL Hijacking Vulnerability because an untrusted search path is used for dnsapi.dll, winmm.dll, ntmarta.dll, cryptbase.dll or profapi.dll.
How severe is CVE-2017-7327?: CVE-2017-7327 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-2017-7327 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-7327?: CVE-2017-7327 affects Yandex Yandex Browser. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7327?: 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-2017-7327 published?: CVE-2017-7327 was published on 2018-01-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://browser.yandex.com/security/changelogs/fixed-in-version-17-4

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:yandex:yandex_browser:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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