Vulnerability Description
In Golden Frog VyprVPN before 2.15.0.5828 for macOS, the vyprvpnservice launch daemon has an unprotected XPC service that allows attackers to update the underlying OpenVPN configuration and the arguments passed to the OpenVPN binary when executed. An attacker can abuse this vulnerability by forcing the VyprVPN application to load a malicious dynamic library every time a new connection is made.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Goldenfrog | Vyprvpn | < 2.15.0.5828 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/VerSprite/research/blob/master/advisories/VS-2017-007.mdThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/VerSprite/research/blob/master/advisories/VS-2017-007.mdThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-17809?
CVE-2017-17809 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In Golden Frog VyprVPN before 2.15.0.5828 for macOS, the vyprvpnservice launch daemon has an unprotected XPC service that allows attackers to update the underlying OpenVPN configuration and the argume...
How severe is CVE-2017-17809?
CVE-2017-17809 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-17809?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Goldenfrog Vyprvpn.