========================================================================== Ubuntu Security Notice USN-6484-1 November 16, 2023
openvpn vulnerabilities ========================================================================== A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 23.10 - Ubuntu 23.04 Summary: Several security issues were fixed in OpenVPN. Software Description: - openvpn: virtual private network software Details: It was discovered that OpenVPN incorrectly handled the --fragment option in certain configurations. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause OpenVPN to crash, resulting in a denial of service. (CVE-2023-46849) It was discovered that OpenVPN incorrectly handled certain memory operations. A remote attacker could use this issue to cause OpenVPN to crash, obtain sensitive information, or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2023-46850) Update instructions: The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 23.10: openvpn 2.6.5-0ubuntu1.1 Ubuntu 23.04: openvpn 2.6.1-1ubuntu1.1 In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes. References: https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6484-1 CVE-2023-46849, CVE-2023-46850 Package Information: https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/openvpn/2.6.5-0ubuntu1.1 https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/openvpn/2.6.1-1ubuntu1.1
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