Denial of Service Vulnerability in OpenVPN by OpenVPN Technologies
CVE-2020-20813

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Openvpn
Status
Openvpn
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 August 2023

What is CVE-2020-20813?

A vulnerability in OpenVPN 2.4.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute a denial of service attack by sending specially crafted reset packets. This can disrupt service availability, raising significant security concerns for users relying on the OpenVPN service. It is crucial for administrators to assess their OpenVPN deployments and apply appropriate security measures to mitigate potential risks associated with this vulnerability.

References

https://www.freebuf.com/vuls/215171.html

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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