CVE-2021-3606: High severity OpenVPN OpenVPN vulnerability

Published Jul 2, 2021
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Updated

OpenVPN before version 2.5.3 on Windows allows local users to load arbitrary dynamic loadable libraries via an OpenSSL configuration file if present, which allows the user to run arbitrary code with the same privilege level as the main OpenVPN process (openvpn.exe).

Affected Software

4 affected components
OpenVPN OpenVPN<2.5.3
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
OpenVPN OpenVPN<2.5.3
Microsoft Windows

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade OpenVPN (Windows) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.5.3
  2. Compensating control

    Ensure untrusted local users cannot access the OpenSSL configuration file that OpenVPN reads (so they cannot supply a malicious configuration to load arbitrary dynamic loadable libraries).

Event History

Jul 2, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:30 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-3606?

CVE-2021-3606 is a vulnerability in OpenVPN before version 2.5.3 on Windows that allows local users to load arbitrary dynamic loadable libraries.

2

How does CVE-2021-3606 impact Windows users?

CVE-2021-3606 allows local users on Windows to load arbitrary dynamic loadable libraries, which can lead to running arbitrary code with the same privilege level as the main OpenVPN process.

3

What is the severity level of CVE-2021-3606?

CVE-2021-3606 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-3606?

To fix CVE-2021-3606, users should update OpenVPN to version 2.5.3 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-3606?

More information about CVE-2021-3606 can be found on the OpenVPN community website: [OpenVPN CVE-2021-3606](https://community.openvpn.net/openvpn/wiki/CVE-2021-3606)

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