CVE-2025-3908

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.

Category

6.2
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Vendor Advisory openvpn.net
Affected: OpenVPN OpenVPN 3 Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://community.openvpn.net/Security%20Announcements/CVE-2025-3908 vendor advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/05/20/2 mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-3908?
CVE-2025-3908 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-3908?
To fix CVE-2025-3908, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-3908 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-3908 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-3908?
CVE-2025-3908 affects OpenVPN OpenVPN 3 Linux.
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