#VU102440 Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files in OpenVPN Connect on Android - CVE-2024-8474

Vulnerability identifier: #VU102440

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-8474

CWE-ID: CWE-532

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
OpenVPN Connect on Android
Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones

Vendor: OpenVPN

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to application writes the configuration profile's clear-text private key in the application log. A local application installed on the device can read the log file and gain obtain the OpenVPN private key. This key can be used to decrypt traffic between client and the VPN server.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

OpenVPN Connect on Android: 1.1.17 - 3.4.2

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External links
https://openvpn.net/connect-docs/android-release-notes.html
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-qcg2-98h8-485j
https://openvpn.net/security-advisories/#f4fbdfc0e644bef3c962880f02716c5c

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.