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CVE-2024-1305

Openvpn Tap-windows6 integer overflow

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 15.4%
  1. Published8 Jul 2024

Description

tap-windows6 driver version 9.26 and earlier does not properly check the size data of incomming write operations which an attacker can use to overflow memory buffers, resulting in a bug check and potentially arbitrary code execution in kernel space

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Openvpn Tap-windows6≤ 9.26.0

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-1305 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-1305 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 15.4%.

How severe is CVE-2024-1305?

CVE-2024-1305 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 15.4% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-1305?

Affected products include Openvpn Tap-windows6.

How do I fix CVE-2024-1305?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.