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CVE-2008-6561

1.9 · LOW

Citrix Presentation Server Client for Windows before 10.200 does not clear "credential information" from process memory in unspecified circumstances, which might allow local users to gain privileges.

Published Mar 31, 2009citrixCWE-200EPSS 0.29%

Overview

CVE-2008-6561 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting citrix presentation_server_client. It was published on March 31, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Citrix Presentation Server Client for Windows before 10.200 does not clear "credential information" from process memory in unspecified circumstances, which might allow local users to gain privileges.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from citrix. Update presentation_server_client 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

Refsupport.citrix.com/article/CTX116227Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1019605Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0845Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41102Refsupport.citrix.com/article/CTX116227Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1019605Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0845Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41102

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6561?

CVE-2008-6561 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting citrix presentation_server_client. It was published on March 31, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2008-6561?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-6561?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from citrix. Update presentation_server_client 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-2008-6561?

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