CVE-2017-20051 (GCVE-0-2017-20051)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2022-06-16 06:15 – Updated: 2025-04-15 14:25
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Title
InnoSetup Installer uncontrolled search path
Summary
A vulnerability was found in InnoSetup Installer. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation leads to uncontrolled search path. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
Severity ?
6.3 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
CWE
  • CWE-427 - Uncontrolled Search Path
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
InnoSetup Installer Affected: n/a
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Stefan Kanthak
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