Symlink Vulnerability in OpenVPN Connect for macOS by OpenVPN
CVE-2020-15075

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Openvpn
Status
Openvpn Connect
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 March 2021

Summary

The OpenVPN Connect installer for macOS versions prior to 3.2.7 is susceptible to a symlink vulnerability that could lead to the unintended corruption of critical system files. This vulnerability arises from improper handling of symlinks in the /tmp directory, potentially granting the installer access to files that should remain protected. Users running affected versions are advised to upgrade to the latest version to mitigate this issue.

Affected Version(s)

OpenVPN Connect 3.2.6 and prior versions

References

https://openvpn.net/vpn-server-resources/openvpn-connect-...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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