Citrix Workspace app for Windows vulnerable to Local Privilege Escalation Attack

CVE-2024-7889

Summary

A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists within the Citrix Workspace app for Windows, which could allow low-privileged users to elevate their privileges to that of a system user. This situation poses a significant risk to system integrity as unauthorized access could lead to potential exploitation of other security weaknesses within the operating environment. Proper patching and system checks are essential to mitigate these risks. Citrix has released guidance for users to address this vulnerability and reinforce security protocols.

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