MEDIUM
CVE-2017-5147
CWE-427Published: September 9, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
An Uncontrolled Search Path Element issue was discovered in AzeoTech DAQFactory versions prior to 17.1. An uncontrolled search path element vulnerability has been identified, which may execute malicious DLL files that have been placed within the search path.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2017-5147 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Affected Vendors & Products
azeotech1 product(s)
daqfactory
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100522Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-241-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100522Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-241-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2017-5147
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-427
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 9, 2017
Related CVEs (CWE-427)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2017-5147 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.