Description
The configuration initialization tool in OpenVPN 3 Linux v20 through v24 on Linux allows a local attacker to use symlinks pointing at an arbitrary directory which will change the ownership and permissions of that destination directory.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 6.2/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| OpenVPN | OpenVPN 3 Linux | >= v20, <= v24 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- May 19, 2025
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed