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CVE-2014-5455

MediumPublished

Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in the ptservice service prior to PrivateTunnel version 3.0 (Windows) and OpenVPN Connect version 3.1 (Windows)...

Published: Aug 25, 2014
Updated: May 28, 2026
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Jul 12, 2014

Primary CVSS

5.3/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 3.1

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

EPSS probability estimate

1.0%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 59.4%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

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Summary

Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in the ptservice service prior to PrivateTunnel version 3.0 (Windows) and OpenVPN Connect version 3.1 (Windows) allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted program.exe file in the %SYSTEMDRIVE% folder.

Sources

OpenVPN Private Tunnel Core Service - Unquoted Service Path Privilege EscalationExploit
LiquidWorm · windows_x86 · Jul 12, 2014

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