CVE-2017-9606: Infotecs ViPNet Client and Coordinator before 4.3.2-42442 allow local users to gain privileges by placing a Tr

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-9606?

vipnet client: upgrade to newer than 4.3.1; vipnet coordinator: upgrade to newer than 4.3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-9606 being exploited?

CVE-2017-9606 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2017-9606 affect?

CVE-2017-9606 affects vipnet client, vipnet coordinator. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). 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 wit

Routine

HIGH 7.3UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2017-9606 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting vipnet client, vipnet coordinator. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 77%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-345, CWE-354, CWE-732
Published	2017-06-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: infotecs

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-06-15 03:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

infotecs vipnet client UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.3.1

Fixed in: newer than 4.3.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy vipnet-client || rpm -q vipnet-client || vipnet-client --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade vipnet-client

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade vipnet-client

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

infotecs vipnet coordinator UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.3.1

Fixed in: newer than 4.3.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy vipnet-coordinator || rpm -q vipnet-coordinator || vipnet-coordinator --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade vipnet-coordinator

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade vipnet-coordinator

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-9606?

vipnet client: upgrade to newer than 4.3.1; vipnet coordinator: upgrade to newer than 4.3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-9606 being exploited?

CVE-2017-9606 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-9606 affect?

CVE-2017-9606 affects vipnet client, vipnet coordinator. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). 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 wit

How urgent is CVE-2017-9606?

Priority 31/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2013-3496 HIGH 7.2 UPGRADE UPGRADE Infotecs ViPNet Client 3.2.10 (15632) and earlier, ViPNet Coordinator 3.2.10 (15632) and earlier, ViPNet Perso

References

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