CVE-2023-48957 Information disclosure in n/a

Medium 5.3 Published Updated

PureVPN Linux client fails to route DNS queries through the VPN tunnel, exposing user DNS requests to the ISP.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-48957?

CVE-2023-48957 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Aug 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official 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.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-48957?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Purevpn Purevpn.

How do I fix CVE-2023-48957?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-48957 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-48957 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-48957 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-44pq-qvmw-gj4m.

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