CVE-2023-46849
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Nov 11, 2023
Updated: Nov 29, 2023
CWE ID 369
Summary
CVE-2023-46849 is a recently disclosed vulnerability in OpenVPN versions 2.6.0 to 2.6.6. This issue arises when using the --fragment option in specific configuration setups. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability, leading to a divide-by-zero error which, in turn, results in an application crash. This denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerability can disrupt OpenVPN services, potentially impacting network security and productivity. Users are urged to upgrade to the latest OpenVPN version to mitigate this risk.
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Affected Products
- OpenVPN
- Debian
- Fedora Operating System
Affected Vendors
- openvpn
- Debian
- Fedora Project
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