CVE-2017-12166: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 3, 2017
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Updated

Last updated 11 March 2025

Other sources

OpenVPN versions before 2.3.3 and 2.4.x before 2.4.4 are vulnerable to a buffer overflow vulnerability when key-method 1 is used, possibly resulting in code execution.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
OpenVPN OpenVPN<2.3.18
OpenVPN OpenVPN>=2.4.0<2.4.4
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
debian/openvpn
2.5.1-32.5.1-3+deb11u12.6.3-1+deb12u22.6.13-12.6.14-1

Event History

Oct 3, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Mar 11, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·04:33 AM
Description
Mar 15, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:33 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-12166?

CVE-2017-12166 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for code execution resulting from a buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-12166?

To mitigate CVE-2017-12166, upgrade OpenVPN to version 2.3.3 or later, or 2.4.4 or later.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2017-12166?

CVE-2017-12166 affects OpenVPN versions prior to 2.3.3 and versions in the 2.4.x range before 2.4.4.

4

What causes CVE-2017-12166?

CVE-2017-12166 is caused by a buffer overflow vulnerability that occurs when using key-method 1 in OpenVPN.

5

Is CVE-2017-12166 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-12166 can be exploited remotely, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

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