Unscored severity · published May 5, 2006
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 management interface,…
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CVSS
1.4%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
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.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)1.4% · higher than 72% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
OP
Openvpn · Openvpn
2.0; 2.0.1_rc1; 2.0.1_rc2; 2.0.1_rc3; 2.0.1_rc4; 2.0.1_rc5; +34 more · source: NVD
OA
Openvpn Access Server · Openvpn
2.0.1; 2.0.2; 2.0.5; 2.0.6; 2.0.7 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2006-2229
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2006-2229
openvpn.net
http://openvpn.net/man.html
www.osvdb.org
http://www.osvdb.org/25660
www.securityfocus.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/432863/100/0/threaded
www.securityfocus.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/432867/100/0/threaded
www.securityfocus.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/433000/100/0/threaded
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