CVE-2017-9606

7.3 HIGH
Published: June 15, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

Infotecs ViPNet Client and Coordinator before 4.3.2-42442 allow local users to gain privileges by placing a Trojan horse ViPNet update file in the update folder. The attack succeeds because of incorrect folder permissions in conjunction with a lack of integrity and authenticity checks.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Houl777/CVE-2017-9606
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Houl777/CVE-2017-9606
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.3 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.3%
22th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

infotecs