7.5
CWE
617 754
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-36382

First published: Fri Jun 04 2021(Updated: )

OpenVPN Access Server 2.7.3 to 2.8.7 allows remote attackers to trigger an assert during the user authentication phase via incorrect authentication token data in an early phase of the user authentication resulting in a denial of service.

Credit: security@openvpn.net

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Openvpn Openvpn Access Server>=2.7.3<=2.8.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-36382?

    The severity of CVE-2020-36382 is high, with a severity value of 7.5.

  • How does CVE-2020-36382 affect OpenVPN Access Server?

    CVE-2020-36382 affects OpenVPN Access Server versions 2.7.3 to 2.8.7 by allowing remote attackers to trigger an assert during the user authentication phase.

  • How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2020-36382?

    Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2020-36382 by using incorrect authentication token data in an early phase of the user authentication process, resulting in a denial of service.

  • How can I fix CVE-2020-36382?

    To fix CVE-2020-36382, it is recommended to update OpenVPN Access Server to version 2.8.8 or later, as provided by the vendor.

  • Are there any additional references for CVE-2020-36382?

    For additional information about CVE-2020-36382, you can refer to the following resources: [Link 1](https://openvpn.net/security-advisory/access-server-security-update-cve-2020-15077-cve-2020-36382/), [Link 2](https://openvpn.net/vpn-server-resources/release-notes/).

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