diff --git a/vector/build.gradle b/vector/build.gradle
index 5609df6acf..42a67c2065 100644
--- a/vector/build.gradle
+++ b/vector/build.gradle
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ ext.versionMinor = 4
 // Note: even values are reserved for regular release, odd values for hotfix release.
 // When creating a hotfix, you should decrease the value, since the current value
 // is the value for the next regular release.
-ext.versionPatch = 16
+ext.versionPatch = 17
 
 static def getGitTimestamp() {
     def cmd = 'git show -s --format=%ct'