CVE-2017-8137

CVE-2017-8137 is a high-severity vulnerability in Huawei Hedex Lite 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

Description

HedEx Earlier than V200R006C00 versions has a dynamic link library (DLL) hijacking vulnerability due to calling the DDL file by accessing a relative path. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to tamper with the DLL file, leading to DLL hijacking.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8137?
HedEx Earlier than V200R006C00 versions has a dynamic link library (DLL) hijacking vulnerability due to calling the DDL file by accessing a relative path. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to tamper with the DLL file, leading to DLL hijacking.
How severe is CVE-2017-8137?
CVE-2017-8137 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-2017-8137 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-8137?
CVE-2017-8137 affects Huawei Hedex Lite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8137?
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-2017-8137 published?
CVE-2017-8137 was published on 2017-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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