CVE-2024-28882: Medium severity OpenVPN OpenVPN vulnerability

Published Jul 8, 2024
·
Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

OpenVPN from 2.6.0 through 2.6.10 in a server role accepts multiple exit notifications from authenticated clients which will extend the validity of a closing session

— NVD

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
OpenVPN OpenVPN>=2.6.0<2.6.11
alpine/openvpn>=2.6.0<2.6.11-r0
2.6.11-r0
alpine/openvpn>=2.6.0<2.6.11-r0
2.6.11-r0
alpine/openvpn>=2.6.0<2.6.11-r0
2.6.11-r0
alpine/openvpn>=2.6.0<2.6.11-r0
2.6.11-r0
alpine/openvpn>=2.6.0<2.6.11-r0
2.6.11-r0
alpine/openvpn>=2.6.0<2.6.11-r0
2.6.11-r0
alpine/openvpn>=2.6.0<2.6.11-r0
2.6.11-r0
debian/openvpn<2.6.3-1+deb12u3
2.6.3-1+deb12u3
debian/openvpn<2.6.11-1
2.6.11-1
debian/openvpn<2.6.11-1
2.6.11-1
debian/openvpn
2.6.14-0+deb12u22.6.14-1+deb13u32.7.8-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade alpine/openvpn to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.6.11-r0
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/openvpn to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.6.3-1+deb12u3
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/openvpn to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.6.11-1
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/openvpn to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.6.14-0+deb12u2Fixed in 2.6.14-1+deb13u3Fixed in 2.7.8-1

Event History

Jul 8, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:30 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-28882?

CVE-2024-28882 has a medium severity rating due to the potential risk of session management issues.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-28882?

To fix CVE-2024-28882, upgrade OpenVPN to version 2.6.12-1 or higher, or ensure you are on versions prior to 2.6.3-1.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2024-28882?

CVE-2024-28882 affects OpenVPN versions 2.6.0 through 2.6.10 when used in a server role.

4

What impacts does CVE-2024-28882 have on OpenVPN sessions?

CVE-2024-28882 allows authenticated clients to send multiple exit notifications, potentially keeping sessions open longer than intended.

5

Is CVE-2024-28882 exploitable?

Yes, CVE-2024-28882 is exploitable if an attacker has authenticated access to the OpenVPN server.

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