CVE-2017-2802
CVSS v3
7.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
1.1 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
An exploitable dll hijacking vulnerability exists in the poaService.exe service component of the Dell Precision Optimizer software version 3.5.5.0. A specifically named malicious dll file located in one of directories pointed to by the PATH environment variable will lead to privilege escalation. An attacker with local access to vulnerable system can exploit this vulnerability.
Technical details
- Published
- 2018-04-24
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2017-2802?
An exploitable dll hijacking vulnerability exists in the poaService.exe service component of the Dell Precision Optimizer software version 3.5.5.0. A specifically named malicious dll file located in one of directories pointed to by the PATH environment variable will lead to privilege escalation. An attacker with local access to vulnerable system can exploit this vulnerability.
Is CVE-2017-2802 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2017-2802 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.1% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2017-2802?
CVE-2017-2802 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).
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