Packages
- openvpn - virtual private network software
Details
It was discovered that OpenVPN incorrectly handled certain configurations
with multiple authentication plugins. A remote attacker could possibly use
this issue to bypass authentication using incomplete credentials.
It was discovered that OpenVPN incorrectly handled certain configurations
with multiple authentication plugins. A remote attacker could possibly use
this issue to bypass authentication using incomplete credentials.
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 21.10 impish | openvpn – 2.5.1-3ubuntu1.1 | ||
| 20.04 focal | openvpn – 2.4.7-1ubuntu2.20.04.4 | ||
| 18.04 bionic | openvpn – 2.4.4-2ubuntu1.7 | ||
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