OpenVPN PrivateTunnel 'ptservice' Service Local Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

BID:68520

Info

OpenVPN PrivateTunnel 'ptservice' Service Local Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 68520
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2014-5455
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Jul 11 2014 12:00AM
Updated: Aug 27 2014 12:04AM
Credit: Gjoko Krstic
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

OpenVPN PrivateTunnel 'ptservice' Service Local Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

OpenVPN PrivateTunnel is prone to a local arbitrary code-execution vulnerability.

A local attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with the elevated privileges.

PrivateTunnel 2.3.8 is vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

OpenVPN PrivateTunnel 'ptservice' Service Local Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

OpenVPN PrivateTunnel 'ptservice' Service Local Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently, we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

References

OpenVPN PrivateTunnel 'ptservice' Service Local Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

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