#VU87676 Improper access control in OpenVPN for Windows - CVE-2024-24974

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#VU87676 Improper access control in OpenVPN for Windows - CVE-2024-24974

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


Vulnerability identifier: #VU87676
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-24974
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
OpenVPN for Windows
Software vendor:
OpenVPN

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions to the interactive service pipe. A remote user can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to the application.

The vulnerability affects Windows installations only.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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