CVE-2024-24974: High severity openvpn monitor vulnerability
Published Jul 8, 2024
·Updated
The interactive service in OpenVPN 2.6.9 and earlier allows the OpenVPN service pipe to be accessed remotely, which allows a remote attacker to interact with the privileged OpenVPN interactive service.
Affected Software
2 affected components
OpenVPN OpenVPN<2.5.10
OpenVPN OpenVPN>=2.6.0<2.6.10
Event History
Jul 8, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:20 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:20 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-24974?
CVE-2024-24974 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation.
2
What versions of OpenVPN are affected by CVE-2024-24974?
CVE-2024-24974 affects OpenVPN versions 2.6.9 and earlier, as well as those in the range of 2.6.0 to 2.6.10.
3
How do I fix CVE-2024-24974?
To resolve CVE-2024-24974, upgrade your OpenVPN installation to version 2.6.10 or later.
4
What does CVE-2024-24974 enable an attacker to do?
CVE-2024-24974 allows a remote attacker to interact with the privileged OpenVPN interactive service.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-24974 if I cannot upgrade?
As of now, there are no official workarounds for CVE-2024-24974; upgrading is recommended.