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The vulnerability of the OpenVPN software lies in the lack of resource release after the expiration of its duration. This allows a hacker to “keep the session alive,” even if the server is instructed to disconnect this client.

🗓️ 27 Aug 2024 00:00:00Reported by FSTEC of Russia — Information Security Threat DatabaseType 
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OpenVPN fails to release resources after session expiry, allowing kept-alive sessions despite server disconnect.

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04 Mar 2026 00:00Current
6.2Medium risk
Vulners AI Score6.2
CVSS 24
CVSS 34.3
EPSS0.00665
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