# CVE-2026-84471: openvpn: The fix for CVE-2026-12996 was incomplete

CVE-2026-84471 is fixed in openvpn on 1 platform, first by openvpn 2.7.0-1ubuntu1.3, released September 7, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-84471
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0041
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Sep 3, 2026

## Description

The fix for CVE-2026-12996 was incomplete. A use-after-free in OpenVPN 2.6.0 through 2.6.22 and 2.7_alpha1 through 2.7.7 allows remote authenticated peers to potentially cause a denial of service or leak memory via crafted packets during TLS session promotion or expiry.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | openvpn Debian 14 | 2.7.7-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-84471](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-84471.md) | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Linux | openvpn Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 2.5.11-0ubuntu0.22.04.5 | [openvpn 2.5.11-0ubuntu0.22.04.5](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-openvpn-2.5.11-0ubuntu0.22.04.5.md) | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Linux | openvpn Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS (noble) | 2.6.19-0ubuntu0.24.04.4 | [openvpn 2.6.19-0ubuntu0.24.04.4](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-noble-openvpn-2.6.19-0ubuntu0.24.04.4.md) | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Linux | openvpn Ubuntu 26.04.1 LTS (resolute) | 2.7.0-1ubuntu1.3 | [openvpn 2.7.0-1ubuntu1.3](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-resolute-openvpn-2.7.0-1ubuntu1.3.md) | Sep 7, 2026 |

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