Vulnerability Description
Unspecified vulnerability in OpenVPN 2.1-beta14 through 2.1-rc8, when running on non-Windows systems, allows remote servers to execute arbitrary commands via crafted (1) lladdr and (2) iproute configuration directives, probably related to shell metacharacters.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openvpn | Openvpn | 2.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://openvpn.net/index.php/documentation/change-log/changelog-21.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30532
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020626
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2316Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44209
- http://openvpn.net/index.php/documentation/change-log/changelog-21.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30532
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020626
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2316Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44209
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3459?
CVE-2008-3459 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.6 (HIGH). Unspecified vulnerability in OpenVPN 2.1-beta14 through 2.1-rc8, when running on non-Windows systems, allows remote servers to execute arbitrary commands via crafted (1) lladdr and (2) iproute configu...
How severe is CVE-2008-3459?
CVE-2008-3459 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-3459?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openvpn Openvpn.