Insecure Permissions in OpenVPN Connect on Windows
CVE-2020-9442
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What is CVE-2020-9442?
OpenVPN Connect version 3.1.0.361 for Windows contains a vulnerability due to insecure permissions in the directory %PROGRAMDATA%\OpenVPN Connect\drivers\tap\amd64\win10. This misconfiguration allows local users to manipulate the system by placing a malicious 'drvstore.dll' file into the directory, potentially leading to escalated privileges and further exploitation of the system.

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Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
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CVSS V3.1
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Exploit known to exist
Vulnerability published
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