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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, uses a cleartext password for TCP sessions to the m…

Impact

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.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
OpenvpnOpenvpn
Versions 2.0, 2.0.1_rc1, 2.0.1_rc2, 2.0.1_rc3, 2.0.1_rc4, 2.0.1_rc5
OpenvpnOpenvpn Access Server
Versions 2.0.1, 2.0.2, 2.0.5, 2.0.6, 2.0.7

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