CVE-2006-3779: Medium severity Citrix Metaframe vulnerability

Published Jul 21, 2006
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Updated

Citrix MetaFrame up to XP 1.0 Feature 1, except when running on Windows Server 2003, installs a registry key with an insecure ACL, which allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Citrix Metaframe=1.8
Citrix Presentation Server=4.0
Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server=3.0
Citrix Metaframe=1.8

Event History

Jul 21, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-3779?

CVE-2006-3779 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for privilege escalation by authenticated remote users.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-3779?

To fix CVE-2006-3779, ensure that proper access control lists (ACLs) are set for the affected registry keys.

3

What versions of Citrix are affected by CVE-2006-3779?

CVE-2006-3779 affects Citrix MetaFrame up to version 1.8, Citrix Presentation Server version 4.0, and Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server version 3.0 on Windows 2000.

4

Can CVE-2006-3779 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2006-3779 can be exploited remotely by authenticated users to gain elevated privileges.

5

Is CVE-2006-3779 specific to any operating system?

CVE-2006-3779 is specifically noted to not affect installations on Windows Server 2003.

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