CVE-2017-17809 Code injection in n/a
Attackers can exploit an unprotected XPC service to force the VyprVPN macOS client to load malicious dynamic libraries, achieving arbitrary code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-17809?
CVE-2017-17809 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Dec 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-426
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-17809?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Goldenfrog Vyprvpn.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17809?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-17809 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2017-17809 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-17809 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q78r-738h-p7hg.