CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-9606

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Infotecs ViPNet Client and Coordinator before version 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 due to incorrect folder permissions and a lack of integrity and authenticity checks.

Risk Assessment

The organization may be exposed to unauthorized access to systems, potentially leading to serious security breaches and data loss.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update to version 4.3.2-42442 or later and review folder permissions related to updates to prevent similar attacks.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS