UNKNOWN CVSS N/A
Published: 2022-06-16

CVE-2017-20051

jrsoftware inno_setup Security Advisory (CVE-2017-20051)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2017-20051 impacting jrsoftware inno_setup. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of N/A (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Rejected reason: ** REJECT ** DO NOT USE THIS CANDIDATE NUMBER. ConsultIDs: none. Reason: This candidate was withdrawn by its CNA. Further investigation showed that it was not a security issue. Notes: The sole source documents PE-format conformance defects in innosetup-5.5.9.exe with no exploit, attack path, or untrusted search path condition (CWE-426/427), and the author states Windows loads these files normally; the record's remote/exploited claims are unsupported, as is the product maintainer's contention.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
Low (C:L)
Partial information leakage
Integrity
Low (I:L)
Partial data modification possible
Availability
Low (A:L)
Partial service performance degradation

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product jrsoftware / inno_setup
Affected Versions -
Weakness Enumeration CWE-427

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2017-20051 impacting jrsoftware inno_setup.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2017-20051.yaml
id: cve-2017-20051

info:
  name: jrsoftware inno_setup - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2017-20051 affecting jrsoftware inno_setup.
    Evaluation: Rejected reason: ** REJECT ** DO NOT USE THIS CANDIDATE NUMBER. ConsultIDs: none. Reason: This candidate was withdrawn by its CNA. Further investigati...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2017-20051
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
    cvss-score: N/A
    cve-id: CVE-2017-20051
    cwe-id: CWE-427
  tags: cve,cve-2017-20051,jrsoftware,inno_setup,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "inno_setup"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2017-20051.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2017-20051
# Target: jrsoftware inno_setup | CVSS: N/A (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2017-20051 (jrsoftware inno_setup)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against jrsoftware inno_setup scope (-).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2017-20051.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2017-20051
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install inno_setup 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade inno_setup 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update inno_setup

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i inno_setup 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i inno_setup

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2017-20051 in jrsoftware inno_setup?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update jrsoftware inno_setup packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2017-20051?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2017-20051?

CVE-2017-20051 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of N/A (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
N/A
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2017-20051
Weakness CWE-427
Vendor jrsoftware
Product inno_setup
Published 2022-06-16
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L