Description

The configuration initialization tool in OpenVPN 3 Linux v20 through v24 on Linux allows a local attacker to use symlinks pointing at an arbitrary directory which will change the ownership and permissions of that destination directory.

INFO

Published Date :

2025-05-19T14:59:08.482Z

Last Modified :

2025-05-20T18:04:08.335Z

Source :

OpenVPN
AFFECTED PRODUCTS

The following products are affected by CVE-2025-3908 vulnerability.

Vendors Products
Linux
  • Linux Kernel
Openvpn
  • Openvpn3linux
REFERENCES

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information to CVE-2025-3908.

URL Resource
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/05/20/2 cve-icon
https://community.openvpn.net/Security%20Announcements/CVE-2025-3908 cve-icon cve-icon
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