Vulnerability identifier: #VU12129

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-9336

CWE-ID: CWE-415

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
OpenVPN
Server applications / Remote access servers, VPN

Vendor: openvpn.net

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.

The weakness exists due to double-free memory error in Interactive Service. A remote attacker can trigger memory corruption and cause the service to crash.

Mitigation
Update to version 2.4.6.

Vulnerable software versions

OpenVPN: 2.4.0 - 2.4.5

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External links
http://community.openvpn.net/openvpn/wiki/ChangesInOpenvpn24

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.