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Openvpn CVE-2013-2061

LOW
Information Exposure (CWE-200)
2013-11-18 secalert@redhat.com
2.6
CVSS 2.0 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V14 - Data Protection Data exposure prevention
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Collection, Discovery

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Impact

CVSS score of 2.6 (LOW). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, high complexity. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.45%.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote attacker could access sensitive data that should not be disclosed by sending crafted requests to the affected application.

Monitor Track and reassess. Why: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9).
Patch available 1.5% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

The openvpn_decrypt function in crypto.c in OpenVPN 2.3.0 and earlier, when running in UDP mode, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a timing attack involving an HMAC. Rated low severity (CVSS 2.6), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. Public exploit code available.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. The openvpn_decrypt function in crypto.c in OpenVPN 2.3.0 and earlier, when running in UDP mode, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a timing attack involving an HMAC comparison function that does not run in constant time and a padding oracle attack on the CBC mode cipher. Affected products include: Openvpn, Openvpn Openvpn Access Server, Opensuse.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 2.6 LOW
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Confidentiality
P
Integrity
None
Availability
None

DescriptionCVE.org

The openvpn_decrypt function in crypto.c in OpenVPN 2.3.0 and earlier, when running in UDP mode, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a timing attack involving an HMAC comparison function that does not run in constant time and a padding oracle attack on the CBC mode cipher.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
1.5%
Top 19% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
4 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity LOW
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 1.5%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact· derived
Low

Priority Score

34
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +1
CVSS: +13
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:openvpn:openvpn:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openvpn:openvpn:1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openvpn:openvpn:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openvpn:openvpn:1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openvpn:openvpn:1.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openvpn:openvpn:1.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openvpn:openvpn:1.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openvpn:openvpn:1.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openvpn:openvpn:1.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openvpn:openvpn:1.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openvpn:openvpn:1.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openvpn:openvpn:1.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openvpn:openvpn:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openvpn:openvpn:2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openvpn:openvpn_access_server:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:11.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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