CVE-2023-48957
PureVPN Linux client DNS Tunnel Bypass Vulnerability
Description
PureVPN Linux client 2.0.2-Productions fails to properly handle DNS queries, allowing them to bypass the VPN tunnel and be sent directly to the ISP or default DNS servers.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 25, 2024, 5:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 11, 2024, 6:07 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
1.4
Exploitability Score :
3.9
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2023-48957.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://latesthackingnews.com/2023/11/13/multiple-vulnerabilities-found-in-purevpn-one-remains-unpatched/ | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.rafaybaloch.com/2023/11/Multiple%20Critical-Vulnerabilities-in-PureVPN.html?m=1 | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Sep. 11, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Changed Reference Type https://latesthackingnews.com/2023/11/13/multiple-vulnerabilities-found-in-purevpn-one-remains-unpatched/ No Types Assigned https://latesthackingnews.com/2023/11/13/multiple-vulnerabilities-found-in-purevpn-one-remains-unpatched/ Exploit, Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type https://www.rafaybaloch.com/2023/11/Multiple%20Critical-Vulnerabilities-in-PureVPN.html?m=1 No Types Assigned https://www.rafaybaloch.com/2023/11/Multiple%20Critical-Vulnerabilities-in-PureVPN.html?m=1 Exploit, Third Party Advisory Added CWE NIST NVD-CWE-noinfo Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:purevpn:purevpn:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:linux:*:* -
CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 25, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description PureVPN Linux client 2.0.2-Productions fails to properly handle DNS queries, allowing them to bypass the VPN tunnel and be sent directly to the ISP or default DNS servers. Added Reference MITRE https://www.rafaybaloch.com/2023/11/Multiple%20Critical-Vulnerabilities-in-PureVPN.html?m=1 [No types assigned] Added Reference MITRE https://latesthackingnews.com/2023/11/13/multiple-vulnerabilities-found-in-purevpn-one-remains-unpatched/ [No types assigned]
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-48957 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2023-48957
weaknesses.