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CVE-2017-7508: OpenVPN versions before 2.4.3 and before 2.3.17 are vulnerable to remote denial-of-service when receiving m...

OpenVPN versions before 2.4.3 and before 2.3.17 are vulnerable to remote denial-of-service when receiving malformed IPv6 packet.

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CVE-2017-7508 is a remote availability issue in older OpenVPN releases. A malformed IPv6 packet can cause denial of service in versions before 2.4.3 and before 2.3.17. The supplied sources do not indicate code execution or data theft. Exposure is most likely where legacy OpenVPN servers or clients remain below 2.4.3 or 2.3.17 and process IPv6 traffic. Internet-facing VPN endpoints raise operational risk because service disruption can block remote access. Prioritize remediation where OpenVPN provides business-critical remote access or is internet-facing. This is not presented as a data breach issue, but VPN downtime can interrupt operations, incident response, and workforce connectivity. Mitigation focus: Upgrade OpenVPN to 2.4.3, 2.3.17, or a later vendor-supported release.; For Debian systems, follow Debian DSA-3900 package guidance.; Identify and retire unsupported OpenVPN installations below the fixed versions..

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OpenVPN Technologies, IncOpenVPNbefore 2.4.3, before 2.3.17Listed
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