CVE-2026-105390: OpenVPN ovpn-dco-win synchronization deadlock

CVE-2026-105390 · Severity: info · Published 2026-10-13

OpenVPN's Windows VPN driver (ovpn-dco-win) contains a synchronization flaw that allows an unprivileged local attacker to trigger a deadlock by writing crafted data to the device, rendering the entire host unresponsive. This can be exploited by any local user without special privileges, causing denial of service.

Technologies: Openvpn Ovpn-Dco-Win. Vendors: Openvpn.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-105390 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-105390 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-105390?
Informational severity, published 13 October 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Openvpn Ovpn-Dco-Win 0.6.5 through 1.3.3; 2.4.0 through 2.8.7.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-105390?
Yes: fixed in ovpn-dco-win 1.3.4, 2.8.13. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-105390 attacked?
It is attacked with local access, in an operating system.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-105390?
Check whether you run Openvpn Ovpn-Dco-Win at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: ovpn-dco-win 1.3.4, 2.8.13

Technical details

An improper synchronization vulnerability in the ovpn-dco-win kernel driver fails to properly release a device lock across socket send operations, allowing a local attacker to craft a device write that deadlocks the host. The vulnerability is triggered via direct writes to the ovpn-dco device and requires only local access with no elevated privileges. The issue is fixed in ovpn-dco-win 1.3.4 and 2.8.13.

Affected products

  • OpenVPN ovpn-dco-win 0.6.5 through 1.3.3; 2.4.0 through 2.8.7

Timeline

  • 2026-10-13: disclosed

References

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