OpenVPN up to 2.6.10 PUSH_REPLY Message improper validation of specified type of input

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in OpenVPN up to 2.6.10. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component PUSH_REPLY Message Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper validation of specified type of input. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2024-5594. No exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in OpenVPN up to 2.6.10 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component PUSH_REPLY Message Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper validation of specified type of input vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-1287. The product receives input that is expected to be of a certain type, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input is actually of the expected type. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

OpenVPN before 2.6.11 does not santize PUSH_REPLY messages properly which attackers can use to inject unexpected arbitrary data into third-party executables or plug-ins.

The advisory is shared for download at community.openvpn.net. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-5594 since 06/03/2024. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 214756 (openSUSE 15 Security Update : openvpn (SUSE-SU-2025:0278-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 2.6.11 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (214756). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.4

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VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper validation of specified type of input
CWE: CWE-1287 / CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 214756
Nessus Name: openSUSE 15 Security Update : openvpn (SUSE-SU-2025:0278-1)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: OpenVPN 2.6.11

Timelineinfo

06/03/2024 🔍
01/06/2025 +217 days 🔍
01/06/2025 +0 days 🔍
06/10/2025 +155 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: community.openvpn.net
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-5594 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-5594
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-290272

Entryinfo

Created: 01/06/2025 15:27
Updated: 06/10/2025 22:57
Changes: 01/06/2025 15:27 (54), 01/29/2025 17:06 (2), 06/10/2025 22:57 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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