Untrusted search path in OpenVPN for Windows - CVE-2024-27903
Published: March 20, 2024 / Updated: March 25, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU87677
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-2024-27903
CWE-ID: CWE-426
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
OpenVPN for Windows
OpenVPN for Windows
Software vendor:
OpenVPN
OpenVPN
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to usage of an untrusted search path in plugins. A local user can place a malicious binary into a specific location on the system and execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges.
The vulnerability affects Windows installations only.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.