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Short Name |
APP:MISC:OPENVPN-READKEY-BO |
|---|---|
Severity |
Major |
Recommended |
Yes |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
APP |
Keywords |
OpenVPN read_key Stack Based Buffer Overflow |
Release Date |
2017/10/13 |
Update Number |
2999 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-11.4+, srx-12.1+, srx-branch-12.1+, vmx-17.4+, vsrx-12.1+, vsrx3bsd-18.2+ |
APP: OpenVPN read_key Stack Based Buffer Overflow
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in OpenVPN. Successful exploitation could result in the execution of arbitrary code in the security context of ROOT or SYSTEM.
Extended Description
OpenVPN versions before 2.3.3 and 2.4.x before 2.4.4 are vulnerable to a buffer overflow vulnerability when key-method 1 is used, possibly resulting in code execution.
Affected Products
- Openvpn openvpn 2.3.2
- Openvpn openvpn 2.4.0
- Openvpn openvpn 2.4.1
- Openvpn openvpn 2.4.2
- Openvpn openvpn 2.4.3
References
- BugTraq: 101153
- CVE: CVE-2017-12166