HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2017-2149
HIGH

CVE-2017-2149

CWE-426Published: April 28, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in installers of the software for SDHC/SDXC Memory Card with embedded NFC functionality Software Update Tool V1.00.03 and earlier, SDHC Memory Card with embedded wireless LAN functionality FlashAir Configuration Software V3.0.2 and earlier, SDHC Memory Card with embedded wireless LAN functionality FlashAir Software Update tool (SD-WE series<W-03>) V3.00.01, SDHC Memory Card with embedded wireless LAN functionality FlashAir Software Update tool (SD-WD/WC series<W-02>) V2.00.03 and earlier, SDHC Memory Card with embedded wireless LAN functionality FlashAir Software Update tool (SD-WB/WL series) V1.00.04 and earlier, SDHC Memory Card with embedded TransferJet functionality Configuration Software V1.02 and earlier, SDHC Memory Card with embedded TransferJet functionality Software Update tool V1.00.06 and earlier allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-2149 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

toshiba1 product(s)
flashair
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
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GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
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PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN05340816/index.html
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97697
ADVISORYhttp://www.toshiba-personalstorage.net/news/20170414.htm
ADVISORYhttp://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN05340816/index.html
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97697
ADVISORYhttp://www.toshiba-personalstorage.net/news/20170414.htm

All References (6)

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http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN05340816/index.htmlThird Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97697Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.toshiba-personalstorage.net/news/20170414.htmVendor Advisory
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http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN05340816/index.htmlThird Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97697Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.toshiba-personalstorage.net/news/20170414.htmVendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2017-2149
CVSS Score8.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-426
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 28, 2017

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2017-2149 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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