CVE-2006-1629

Name: CVE-2006-1629
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-04-06T22:04:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.02%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-1629 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. OpenVPN 2.0 through 2.0.5 allows remote malicious servers to execute arbitrary code on the client by using setenv with the LD_PRELOAD environment variable.. EPSS estimates a 3.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OpenVPN 2.0 through 2.0.5 allows remote malicious servers to execute arbitrary code on the client by using setenv with the LD_PRELOAD environment variable.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.02%

85.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openvpn	Openvpn	2.0
Openvpn	Openvpn	2.0.4
Openvpn	Openvpn Access Server	2.0.1
Openvpn	Openvpn Access Server	2.0.2
Openvpn	Openvpn Access Server	2.0.3
Openvpn	Openvpn Access Server	2.0.5

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 6, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-1629?

OpenVPN 2.0 through 2.0.5 allows remote malicious servers to execute arbitrary code on the client by using setenv with the LD_PRELOAD environment variable.

How severe is CVE-2006-1629?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-1629 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1629?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2006-1629?

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Source: NVD / NIST