First published: Wed Nov 21 2001(Updated: )
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).
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Citrix MetaFrame | =1.8 |
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CVE-2001-0908 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the ability of clients to spoof their public IP address.
To fix CVE-2001-0908, you should upgrade to a newer version of Citrix MetaFrame that addresses this vulnerability.
CVE-2001-0908 affects Citrix MetaFrame version 1.8.
The impact of CVE-2001-0908 is that it allows unauthorized access and potential abuse of the system by spoofing IP addresses.
CVE-2001-0908 remains relevant for organizations that still utilize Citrix MetaFrame 1.8, exposing them to IP spoofing risks.