Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability in Citrix Provisioning Services
CVE-2016-9679
9.8CRITICAL
Summary
The vulnerability in Citrix Provisioning Services prior to version 7.12 allows attackers to exploit a flaw that enables them to overwrite a function pointer. This oversight can lead to arbitrary code execution, giving attackers the potential to manipulate the system in unauthorized ways. Keeping the software updated and implementing proper security practices can mitigate this risk.
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved