VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2017-9606

CVSS score7.3 HIGH
EPSS probability0.30%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2017-06-15
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-345: Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity
  • CWE-354: Improper Validation of Integrity Check Value
  • CWE-732: Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource

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