CVE-2005-3393
First published: Tue Nov 01 2005(Updated: )
Format string vulnerability in the foreign_option function in options.c for OpenVPN 2.0.x allows remote clients to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a push of the dhcp-option command option.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OpenVPN Monitor | =2.0 | |
| OpenVPN Monitor | =2.0_beta11 | |
| OpenVPN Access Server | =2.0.1 | |
| OpenVPN Access Server | =2.0.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15239
- http://openvpn.net/changelog.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17376
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-885
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200511-07.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17447
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17452
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_25_sr.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17480
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2255
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=113081023121059&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/415487
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-3393?
CVE-2005-3393 is considered critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3393?
To fix CVE-2005-3393, upgrade to a patched version of OpenVPN, specifically 2.0.3 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2005-3393?
CVE-2005-3393 affects OpenVPN versions 2.0, 2.0_beta11, and OpenVPN Access Server versions 2.0.1 and 2.0.2.
Can CVE-2005-3393 be exploited by remote clients?
Yes, CVE-2005-3393 can be exploited by remote clients through malicious DHCP option commands.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-3393?
CVE-2005-3393 is a format string vulnerability that allows for arbitrary code execution.
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