QID 354864

Date Published: 2023-04-06

QID 354864: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for Open Virtual Private Network (OpenVPN) : ALAS-2023-1719

Openvpn 2.1 until v2.4.12 and v2.5.6 may enable authentication bypass in external authentication plug-ins when more than one of them makes use of deferred authentication replies, which allows an external user to be granted access with only partially correct credentials. (
( CVE-2022-0547)



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Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a securitybreach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 7.5 severity.
    • Solution
    Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALAS-2023-1719 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 354864

    CVE-2022-0547 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    ALAS-2023-1719 amazon linux URL Logo alas.aws.amazon.com/ALAS-2023-1719.html
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