CVE-2026-81738

LOWCVSS 2.3/10EPSS 0.33%

Last modified

CVE-2026-81738 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 2.3/10 on the CVSS scale. OpenVPN 2.5.0 through 2.7.6 on Windows using the tap-windows6 driver allows attackers to trigger an out-of-bounds write via crafted DOMAIN-SEARCH entries. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OpenVPN 2.5.0 through 2.7.6 on Windows using the tap-windows6 driver allows attackers to trigger an out-of-bounds write via crafted DOMAIN-SEARCH entries

Metrics

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
OpenVPNOpenVPN>= 2.5.0, <= 2.7.6

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Awaiting Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-81738?
OpenVPN 2.5.0 through 2.7.6 on Windows using the tap-windows6 driver allows attackers to trigger an out-of-bounds write via crafted DOMAIN-SEARCH entries
How severe is CVE-2026-81738?
CVE-2026-81738 has a CVSS score of 2.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-81738?
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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Source: NVD / NIST