Arbitrary Plug-in Loading Vulnerability in OpenVPN for Windows

CVE-2024-27903

Summary

The OpenVPN software on Windows prior to version 2.6.9 has a significant security flaw that allows malicious actors to load arbitrary plug-ins from any directory. This vulnerability exploits improper validation during the loading process of OpenVPN plug-ins, enabling attackers to inject potentially harmful code into the privileged OpenVPN interactive service. The vulnerability poses a threat to users' systems and can lead to unauthorized actions performed under the open interactive service's context. Users are urged to update their OpenVPN installations promptly to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

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The Hacker News

CVE-2024-27903

Microsoft Reveals Four OpenVPN Flaws Leading to Potential RCE and LPE

Microsoft Reveals Four OpenVPN Flaws Leading to Potential RCE and LPE | Read more hacking news on The Hacker News cybersecurity news website and learn how to protect against cyberattacks and software vulnerabilities.

6 months ago

Microsoft

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...

6 months ago

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