OpenVPN 2.6.0-2.6.10: Authenticated Clients Extend Session via Exit Msg
CVE-2024-28882 Published on July 8, 2024
OpenVPN from 2.6.0 through 2.6.10 in a server role accepts multiple exit notifications from authenticated clients which will extend the validity of a closing session
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2024-28882 is exploitable with network access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity, and a small impact on availability.
Weakness Type
Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime
The software does not release a resource after its effective lifetime has ended, i.e., after the resource is no longer needed. When a resource is not released after use, it can allow attackers to cause a denial of service by causing the allocation of resources without triggering their release. Frequently-affected resources include memory, CPU, disk space, power or battery, etc.
Products Associated with CVE-2024-28882
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Affected Versions
OpenVPN:- Version 2.6.0, <= 2.6.10 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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