CVE-2026-105390

Local Deadlock in OpenVPN Windows Driver Leads to Denial of Service

Published Oct 13, 2026 CVSS 4.0 · 6.9 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Improper synchronization in the OpenVPN ovpn-dco-win for Windows versions 0.6.5 through 1.3.5 and 2.4.0 through 2.8.7 allows local attackers to trigger a deadlock via a crafted write to the ovpn-dco device, causing the host to become unresponsive.

Remediation

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History
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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First Time appeared Openvpn
Openvpn ovpn-dco-win
Vendors & Products Openvpn
Openvpn ovpn-dco-win
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Title Local Deadlock in OpenVPN Windows Driver Leads to Denial of Service
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Title Deadlock Trigger in OpenVPN Windows Client Device Driver
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Title Deadlock Trigger in OpenVPN Windows Client Device Driver
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Description Improper synchronization in the OpenVPN ovpn-dco-win for Windows versions 0.6.5 through 1.3.5 and 2.4.0 through 2.8.7 allows local attackers to trigger a deadlock via a crafted write to the ovpn-dco device, causing the host to become unresponsive.
Weaknesses CWE-413
CWE-833
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 6.9, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
OpenVPN
Published
Updated
Oct 14, 2026, 6:08 PM
Reserved
Oct 5, 2026, 10:34 AM
Status
Awaiting Analysis
Published
Oct 13, 2026, 11:17 PM
Modified
Oct 15, 2026, 8:38 PM