SB2025010818 - Cleartext storage of private key in OpenVPN Connect on Android
Published: January 8, 2025 Updated: February 5, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025010818
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-8474)
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.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.