CVE-2008-3459
First published: Mon Aug 04 2008(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in OpenVPN 2.1-beta14 through 2.1-rc8, when running on non-Windows systems, allows remote servers to execute arbitrary commands via crafted (1) lladdr and (2) iproute configuration directives, probably related to shell metacharacters.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OpenVPN Monitor | =2.1-beta-14 | |
| OpenVPN Monitor | =2.1-beta-15 | |
| OpenVPN Monitor | =2.1-beta-16 | |
| OpenVPN Monitor | =2.1-rc_1 | |
| OpenVPN Monitor | =2.1-rc_2 | |
| OpenVPN Monitor | =2.1-rc_3 | |
| OpenVPN Monitor | =2.1-rc_4 | |
| OpenVPN Monitor | =2.1-rc_5 | |
| OpenVPN Monitor | =2.1-rc_6 | |
| OpenVPN Monitor | =2.1-rc_7 | |
| OpenVPN Monitor | =2.1-rc_8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-3459?
CVE-2008-3459 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary command execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3459?
To fix CVE-2008-3459, upgrade your OpenVPN installation to the latest version that is not affected, ensuring it is beyond 2.1-rc8.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-3459?
CVE-2008-3459 affects users running OpenVPN versions 2.1-beta14 through 2.1-rc8 on non-Windows systems.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2008-3459?
CVE-2008-3459 can be exploited by sending crafted lladdr and iproute configuration directives that may execute arbitrary commands.
When was CVE-2008-3459 disclosed?
CVE-2008-3459 was disclosed in July 2008.
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