CVE-2026-40215
HIGHCVSS 7.4/10EPSS 0.33%
Last modified
CVE-2026-40215 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A race condition in OpenVPN 2.6.0 through 2.6.19 and 2.7_alpha1 through 2.7.1 allows remote attackers to potentially cause a server crash or leak heap memory via a use-after-free triggered during TLS session promotion.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A race condition in OpenVPN 2.6.0 through 2.6.19 and 2.7_alpha1 through 2.7.1 allows remote attackers to potentially cause a server crash or leak heap memory via a use-after-free triggered during TLS session promotion.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openvpn | Openvpn | >= 2.6.0, < 2.6.20 |
| Openvpn | Openvpn | >= 2.7, < 2.7.2 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-40215?
A race condition in OpenVPN 2.6.0 through 2.6.19 and 2.7_alpha1 through 2.7.1 allows remote attackers to potentially cause a server crash or leak heap memory via a use-after-free triggered during TLS session promotion.
How severe is CVE-2026-40215?
CVE-2026-40215 has a CVSS score of 7.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-40215?
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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