CVE-2023-48957 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Vulnerability Description

PureVPN Linux client 2.0.2-Productions fails to properly handle DNS queries, allowing them to bypass the VPN tunnel and be sent directly to the ISP or default DNS servers.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Purevpn	Purevpn	2.0.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

https://latesthackingnews.com/2023/11/13/multiple-vulnerabilities-found-in-purevExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.rafaybaloch.com/2023/11/Multiple%20Critical-Vulnerabilities-in-PureVExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-48957?

CVE-2023-48957 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). PureVPN Linux client 2.0.2-Productions fails to properly handle DNS queries, allowing them to bypass the VPN tunnel and be sent directly to the ISP or default DNS servers.

How severe is CVE-2023-48957?

CVE-2023-48957 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-48957?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Purevpn Purevpn.