CVE-2017-7520
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CVE-2017-7520 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. OpenVPN versions before 2.4.3 and before 2.3.17 are vulnerable to denial-of-service and/or possibly sensitive memory leak triggered by man-in-the-middle attacker..
Description
OpenVPN versions before 2.4.3 and before 2.3.17 are vulnerable to denial-of-service and/or possibly sensitive memory leak triggered by man-in-the-middle attacker.
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openvpn | Openvpn | <= 2.3.16 |
| Openvpn | Openvpn | 2.4.0 |
| Openvpn | Openvpn | 2.4.1 |
| Openvpn | Openvpn | 2.4.2 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99230Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99230Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-7520?
OpenVPN versions before 2.4.3 and before 2.3.17 are vulnerable to denial-of-service and/or possibly sensitive memory leak triggered by man-in-the-middle attacker.
How severe is CVE-2017-7520?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7520 is pending analysis.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7520?
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.
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