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CVE-2006-2229: OpenVPN 2.0.7 and earlier, when configured to use the --management option with an IP that is not 127.0.0.1,...

OpenVPN 2.0.7 and earlier, when configured to use the --management option with an IP that is not 127.0.0.1, uses a cleartext password for TCP sessions to the management interface, which might allow remote attackers to view sensitive information or cause a denial of service.

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This issue affects OpenVPN 2.0.7 and earlier only when the management interface is bound to a non-loopback IP. In that setup, management TCP session passwords are cleartext, creating a path for exposed management traffic to leak sensitive information or be disrupted. Likely limited to legacy OpenVPN deployments where the management interface is enabled and reachable beyond localhost. Internet-facing or broadly reachable management listeners would be the highest concern. Treat this as a targeted legacy configuration risk, not a broad emergency. Prioritize any externally reachable OpenVPN management interfaces because compromise could expose sensitive operational data or disrupt service. Mitigation focus: Inventory OpenVPN 2.0.7 and earlier deployments.; Confirm whether --management is enabled.; Bind management access to 127.0.0.1 where possible..

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