CVE-2006-2229
EPSS 1.0%
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.
How to fix CVE-2006-2229
No fixed version has been published yet. Mitigate by removing the affected package or applying upstream guidance from the references below.
- Debian/openvpn—no fix listed
Is CVE-2006-2229 being exploited?
Low — EPSS is 1.0%, meaning exploitation activity has not been observed at scale.
Affected packages (1)
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