Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-12166
OpenVPN versions before 2.3.3 and 2.4.x before 2.4.4 are vulnerable to a buffer overflow vulnerability when key-method 1 is used, possibly resulting in code execution.
Vulnerability category: OverflowMemory Corruption
Products affected by CVE-2017-12166
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:openvpn:openvpn:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:openvpn:openvpn:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-12166
0.38%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 73 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-12166
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.8
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
8.6
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6.4
|
NIST | |
|
9.8
|
CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
3.9
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-12166
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The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-12166
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https://community.openvpn.net/openvpn/wiki/CVE-2017-12166
CVE-2017-12166 – OpenVPN CommunityPatch;Vendor Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/05/msg00002.html
[SECURITY] [DLA 2992-1] openvpn security updateMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039470
OpenVPN Buffer Overflow When Using 'Key Method 1' Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;URL Repurposed;VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101153
OpenVPN 'read_key()' Function Stack Buffer Overflow VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;URL Repurposed;VDB Entry
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