CVE-2021-27406: PerFact OpenVPN-Client

Published Oct 14, 2022
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Updated

An attacker can take leverage on PerFact OpenVPN-Client versions 1.4.1.0 and prior to send the config command from any application running on the local host machine to force the back-end server into initializing a new open-VPN instance with arbitrary open-VPN configuration. This could result in the attacker achieving execution with privileges of a SYSTEM user.

Affected Software

2 affected components
PerFact OpenVPN-Client, Versions 1.4.1.0 and prior
PerFact OpenVPN-Client<=1.4.1.0

Remediation

Information

PerFact has released Version 1.6.0, which mitigates this vulnerability.

Event History

Oct 14, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-27406?

CVE-2021-27406 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary configuration commands that could impact the security of OpenVPN instances.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-27406?

To fix CVE-2021-27406, upgrade to a version of PerFact OpenVPN-Client later than 1.4.1.0 that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-27406?

CVE-2021-27406 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability affecting PerFact OpenVPN-Client that can be exploited from the local host machine.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2021-27406?

Users of PerFact OpenVPN-Client versions 1.4.1.0 and prior are affected by CVE-2021-27406.

5

Can CVE-2021-27406 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2021-27406 requires local access to the machine hosting the vulnerable version of PerFact OpenVPN-Client for exploitation.

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