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.
References
- http://openvpn.net/man.html
- 20060503 Re: OpenVPN 2.0.7 and below: Remote OpenVPN Management Interface Flaw mailing-list
- 20060503 Re: OpenVPN 2.0.7 and below: Remote OpenVPN Management Interface Flaw mailing-list
- 20060503 OpenVPN 2.0.7 and below: Remote OpenVPN Management Interface Flaw mailing-list
- 25660 vdb-entry