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CVE-2012-4603

7.8 · HIGH

Citrix XenApp Online Plug-in for Windows 12.1 and earlier, and Citrix Receiver for Windows 3.2 and earlier could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by convincing a target to open a sp…

Published Jan 10, 2020CWE-20EPSS 6.94%

Overview

CVE-2012-4603 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 10, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Citrix XenApp Online Plug-in for Windows 12.1 and earlier, and Citrix Receiver for Windows 3.2 and earlier could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by convincing a target to open a specially crafted file from an SMB or WebDAV fileserver.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4603?

CVE-2012-4603 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 10, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2012-4603?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. 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-2012-4603?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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-2012-4603?

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