CVE-2026-78221
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CVE-2026-78221 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. An incorrect buffer size calculation in the Windows Interactive Service in OpenVPN 2.7_alpha1 through 2.7.6 allows local authenticated users to cause memory corruption or disclose sensitive information via crafted NRPT inputs.. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An incorrect buffer size calculation in the Windows Interactive Service in OpenVPN 2.7_alpha1 through 2.7.6 allows local authenticated users to cause memory corruption or disclose sensitive information via crafted NRPT inputs.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| OpenVPN | OpenVPN | >= 2.7_alpha1, <= 2.7.6 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
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