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CVE-2024-5594

Openvpn vulnerability

9.1 CRITICALEPSS 0.83%
  1. Published6 Jan 2025

Description

OpenVPN before 2.6.11 does not santize PUSH_REPLY messages properly which an attacker controlling the server can use to inject unexpected arbitrary data ending up in client logs.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

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

Affected products

Openvpn≥ 2.6.0 < 2.6.11

Remediation

Fixed in
Openvpn≥ 2.6.11

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-5594 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-5594 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.83%.

How severe is CVE-2024-5594?

CVE-2024-5594 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.83% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-5594?

Affected products include Openvpn.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5594?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Openvpn 2.6.11 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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