CVE-2021-3606
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CVE-2021-3606 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. OpenVPN before version 2.5.3 on Windows allows local users to load arbitrary dynamic loadable libraries via an OpenSSL configuration file if present, which allows the user to run arbitrary code with the same privilege level as the main OpenVPN process (openvpn.exe).. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
OpenVPN before version 2.5.3 on Windows allows local users to load arbitrary dynamic loadable libraries via an OpenSSL configuration file if present, which allows the user to run arbitrary code with the same privilege level as the main OpenVPN process (openvpn.exe).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openvpn | Openvpn | < 2.5.3 |
References
- https://community.openvpn.net/openvpn/wiki/CVE-2021-3606Vendor Advisory
- https://community.openvpn.net/openvpn/wiki/CVE-2021-3606Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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