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HIGH · 7.3

CVE-2017-9606

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 incorre...

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

7.3

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
InfotecsVipnet Client<= 4.3.1
InfotecsVipnet Coordinator<= 4.3.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-354CWE-732CWE-345

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-9606?

CVE-2017-9606 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). 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 incorre...

How severe is CVE-2017-9606?

CVE-2017-9606 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-9606?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Infotecs Vipnet Client, Infotecs Vipnet Coordinator.