CVE-2024-27459

HIGH
Published Jul 8, 2024 Modified Nov 21, 2024 CWE-121 CWE-787

Description

The interactive service in OpenVPN 2.6.9 and earlier allows an attacker to send data causing a stack overflow which can be used to execute arbitrary code with more privileges.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-121 CWE-121
CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write

Affected Products

Vendor Product
openvpn openvpn
openvpn openvpn

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-27459? +
The interactive service in OpenVPN 2.6.9 and earlier allows an attacker to send data causing a stack overflow which can be used to execute arbitrary code with more privileges. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2024-27459? +
CVE-2024-27459 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-27459? +
CVE-2024-27459 affects products from openvpn, specifically: openvpn. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-27459? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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