CVE-2023-7224

HIGH

Published Jan 8, 2024 Modified Nov 21, 2024 CWE-95 CWE-94

Description

OpenVPN Connect version 3.0 through 3.4.6 on macOS allows local users to execute code in external third party libraries using the DYLD_INSERT_LIBRARIES environment variable

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-95 CWE-95

CWE-94 CWE-94

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
openvpn	connect	3.0.0 — 3.4.6

References

Other References

https://openvpn.net/vpn-server-resources/openvpn-connect-for-macos-change-log/ https://openvpn.net/vpn-server-resources/openvpn-connect-for-macos-change-log/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-7224? +

OpenVPN Connect version 3.0 through 3.4.6 on macOS allows local users to execute code in external third party libraries using the DYLD_INSERT_LIBRARIES environment variable It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-7224? +

CVE-2023-7224 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-7224? +

CVE-2023-7224 affects products from openvpn, specifically: connect. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-7224? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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