Stack Overflow Vulnerability in OpenVPN Allows Arbitrary Code Execution

CVE-2024-27459

What is CVE-2024-27459?

The interactive service component of OpenVPN versions 2.6.9 and earlier is susceptible to a stack overflow vulnerability. This flaw enables attackers to send specially crafted data to the service, resulting in a stack overflow condition. Exploiting this vulnerability may allow the execution of arbitrary code, leading to elevated privileges on the affected system. Users of OpenVPN are encouraged to review their usage of the software and apply necessary security measures to mitigate potential risks.

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CVE-2024-27903CVE-2024-27459

Chained for attack: OpenVPN vulnerabilities discovered leading to RCE and LPE | Microsoft Security Blog

Microsoft researchers found multiple vulnerabilities in OpenVPN that could lead to an attack chain allowing remote code execution and local privilege escalation. This attack chain could enable attackers to gain full control over targeted endpoints, potentially resulting in data breaches, system comp...

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