Format string vulnerability in the foreign_option function in options.c for OpenVPN 2.0.x allows remote clients to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a push of the dhcp-option command option.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 7.3
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade openvpn | Jul 30, 2024 | Nov 1, 2005 |
| Freebsd | — | Upgrade openvpn | Dec 10, 2025 | Nov 1, 2005 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade net-misc/openvpn. | Oct 30, 2017 | Nov 1, 2005 |
Prioritise with Active Threat Intelligence
With curated Threat Intelligence, you can see which vulnerabilities truly put you at risk, prioritize what matters most, and act before attackers do.
Explore Intelligence Hub
