7.5
CWE
406
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-4234

First published: Wed Jul 06 2022(Updated: )

OpenVPN Access Server 2.10 and prior versions are susceptible to resending multiple packets in a response to a reset packet sent from the client which the client again does not respond to, resulting in a limited amplification attack.

Credit: security@openvpn.net

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Openvpn Openvpn Access Server<2.11.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this OpenVPN Access Server vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID for this OpenVPN Access Server vulnerability is CVE-2021-4234.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-4234?

    The severity of CVE-2021-4234 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.

  • Which versions of OpenVPN Access Server are affected by CVE-2021-4234?

    OpenVPN Access Server 2.10 and prior versions are affected by CVE-2021-4234.

  • How does CVE-2021-4234 vulnerability work?

    CVE-2021-4234 allows an attacker to resend multiple packets in response to a reset packet from the client, resulting in a limited amplification attack.

  • How can I fix CVE-2021-4234?

    To fix CVE-2021-4234, you should update OpenVPN Access Server to version 2.11.0 or later.

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