vulnerability
Debian: CVE-2006-2229: openvpn -- security update
| Severity | CVSS | Published | Added | Modified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:C) | May 15, 2025 | May 15, 2025 | Mar 30, 2026 |
Severity
9
CVSS
(AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:C)
Published
May 15, 2025
Added
May 15, 2025
Modified
Mar 30, 2026
Description
OpenVPN 2.0.7 and earlier, when configured to use the --management option with an IP that is not 127.0.0.1, uses a cleartext password for TCP sessions to the management interface, which might allow remote attackers to view sensitive information or cause a denial of service.
Solution
no-fix-debian-deb-package
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