Stack-based buffer overflow in OpenVPN for Windows - CVE-2024-27459

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Stack-based buffer overflow in OpenVPN for Windows - CVE-2024-27459

Published: March 20, 2024 / Updated: March 25, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU87675
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-27459
CWE-ID: CWE-121
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
OpenVPN for Windows
Software vendor:
OpenVPN

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the interactive service component. A local user can trigger a stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

The vulnerability affects Windows installations only.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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