How severe is CVE-2017-7444?

CVE-2017-7444 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-2017-7444 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-7444?

CVE-2017-7444 affects Veritas System Recovery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7444?

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-2017-7444 published?

CVE-2017-7444 was published on 2017-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-7444

CVE-2017-7444 is a high-severity vulnerability in Veritas System Recovery 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Veritas System Recovery
Published: 2017-04-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Veritas System Recovery before 16 SP1, there is a DLL hijacking vulnerability in the patch installer if an attacker has write access to the directory from which the product is executed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-7444?: In Veritas System Recovery before 16 SP1, there is a DLL hijacking vulnerability in the patch installer if an attacker has write access to the directory from which the product is executed.
How severe is CVE-2017-7444?: CVE-2017-7444 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-2017-7444 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-7444?: CVE-2017-7444 affects Veritas System Recovery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7444?: 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-2017-7444 published?: CVE-2017-7444 was published on 2017-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:veritas:system_recovery:16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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