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CVE-2001-0908

7.5 · HIGH

CITRIX Metaframe 1.8 logs the Client Address (IP address) that is provided by the client instead of obtaining it from the packet headers, which allows clients to spoof their public IP address, e.g.

Published Nov 21, 2001citrixEPSS 1.41%

Overview

CVE-2001-0908 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting citrix metaframe. It was published on November 21, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

CITRIX Metaframe 1.8 logs the Client Address (IP address) that is provided by the client instead of obtaining it from the packet headers, which allows clients to spoof their public IP address, e.g. through Network Address Translation (NAT).

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from citrix. Update metaframe to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100638693315933&w=2Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/3566Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7538Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100638693315933&w=2Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/3566Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7538

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0908?

CVE-2001-0908 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting citrix metaframe. It was published on November 21, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2001-0908?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2001-0908?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from citrix. Update metaframe to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2001-0908?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2001-0908 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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