OpenVPN 2.6.0-2.6.6 UAF in Network Buffer -> Remote Exec
CVE-2023-46850 Published on November 11, 2023
Use after free in OpenVPN version 2.6.0 to 2.6.6 may lead to undefined behavoir, leaking memory buffers or remote execution when sending network buffers to a remote peer.
Weakness Type
What is a Dangling pointer Vulnerability?
Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code.
CVE-2023-46850 has been classified to as a Dangling pointer vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-46850
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Affected Versions
OpenVPN 2 (Community):- Version 2.6.0, <= 2.6.6 is affected.
- Version 2.11.0, <= 2.11.3 is affected.
- Version 2.12.0, <= 2.12.2 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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