Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in OpenVPN ovpn-dco-win version 1.3.0 and earlier and version 2.5.8 and earlier allows a local user process to send a too large control message buffer to the kernel driver resulting in a system crash
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openvpn | Ovpn-Dco-Win | <= 1.3.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://community.openvpn.net/Downloads#openvpn-27_alpha2-released-19-june-2025Release Notes
- https://community.openvpn.net/Security%20Announcements/CVE-2025-50054Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-50054?
CVE-2025-50054 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Buffer overflow in OpenVPN ovpn-dco-win version 1.3.0 and earlier and version 2.5.8 and earlier allows a local user process to send a too large control message buffer to the kernel driver resulting in...
How severe is CVE-2025-50054?
CVE-2025-50054 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-50054?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openvpn Ovpn-Dco-Win.