CVE-2021-3613 Code injection in OpenVPN Connect
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code by exploiting OpenSSL configuration file loading in OpenVPN Connect.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-3613?
CVE-2021-3613 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in OpenVPN Connect, published on 2 Jul 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
OpenVPN Connect 3.2.0 through 3.3.0 allows local users to load arbitrary dynamic loadable libraries via an OpenSSL configuration file if present, which allows the user to run arbitrary code with the same privilege level as the main OpenVPN process (OpenVPNConnect.exe).
Weakness: CWE-427
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-3613?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Openvpn Connect.
How do I fix CVE-2021-3613?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-3613 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2021-3613 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-3613 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in OpenVPN Connect
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rrr2-5hqc-jh43.