CVE-2024-4877: openvpn (CVSS 8.8)

Description

OpenVPN version 2.4.0 through 2.6.10 on Windows allows an external, lesser privileged process to create a named pipe which the OpenVPN GUI component would connect to allowing it to escalate its privileges

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-268 CWE-268

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
openvpn	openvpn	2.4.0 — 2.6.11
microsoft	windows	All

References

Other References

https://community.openvpn.net/openvpn/wiki/CVE-2024-4877 https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/msg07634.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-4877? +

OpenVPN version 2.4.0 through 2.6.10 on Windows allows an external, lesser privileged process to create a named pipe which the OpenVPN GUI component would connect to allowing it to escalate its privileges It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-4877? +

CVE-2024-4877 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-4877? +

CVE-2024-4877 affects products from microsoft, openvpn, specifically: openvpn, windows. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-4877? +

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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