Vulnerability Description
OpenVPN before 2.0.1, when running in "dev tap" Ethernet bridging mode, allows remote authenticated clients to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion) via a flood of packets with a large number of spoofed MAC addresses.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openvpn | Openvpn | 2.0 |
References
- http://openvpn.net/changelog.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16463
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17103
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-851
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:145PatchVendor Advisory
- http://openvpn.net/changelog.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16463
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17103
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-851
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:145PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2533?
CVE-2005-2533 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). OpenVPN before 2.0.1, when running in "dev tap" Ethernet bridging mode, allows remote authenticated clients to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion) via a flood of packets with a large number ...
How severe is CVE-2005-2533?
CVE-2005-2533 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-2533?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openvpn Openvpn.