CVE-2023-46849
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CVE-2023-46849 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Using the --fragment option in certain configuration setups OpenVPN version 2.6.0 to 2.6.6 allows an attacker to trigger a divide by zero behaviour which could cause an application crash, leading to a denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 1.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Using the --fragment option in certain configuration setups OpenVPN version 2.6.0 to 2.6.6 allows an attacker to trigger a divide by zero behaviour which could cause an application crash, leading to a denial of service.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openvpn | Openvpn | >= 2.6.0, <= 2.6.6 |
| Openvpn | Openvpn Access Server | >= 2.11.0, <= 2.11.3 |
| Openvpn | Openvpn Access Server | 2.12.0 |
| Openvpn | Openvpn Access Server | 2.12.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 12.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 39 |
References
- https://community.openvpn.net/openvpn/wiki/CVE-2023-46849Vendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5555Third Party Advisory
- https://community.openvpn.net/openvpn/wiki/CVE-2023-46849Vendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5555Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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