OpenVPN 2.6.16 Released with a Security Fix and Various Bug Fixes

Posted by hanuca on Nov 18, 2025 7:27 AM EDT
9to5linux.com; By Marcus Nestor
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OpenVPN 2.6.16 has been released today as the latest stable version of this open-source VPN (Virtual Private Network) system for creating secure point-to-point or site-to-site connections in routed or bridged configurations.

OpenVPN 2.6.16 is a small update that addresses the CVE-2025-13086 security vulnerability, which renders the HMAC-based protection against state exhaustion on receiving spoofed TLS handshake packets in the OpenVPN server inefficient.

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