Vulnerability identifier: #VU92938

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-28882

CWE-ID: CWE-399

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
OpenVPN for Windows
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: OpenVPN

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper management of internal resources within the application. A remote authenticated client can make the server "keep the session" even when the server has been told to disconnect this client.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

OpenVPN for Windows: 2.6.0 - 2.6.10

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External links
http://github.com/OpenVPN/openvpn/releases/tag/v2.6.11

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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