CVE-2006-5861
First published: Fri Nov 10 2006(Updated: )
The Independent Management Architecture (IMA) service (ImaSrv.exe) in Citrix MetaFrame XP 1.0 and 2.0, and Presentation Server 3.0 and 4.0, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service exit) via a crafted packet that causes the service to access an unmapped memory address and triggers an unhandled exception.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Citrix MetaFrame | =1.0 | |
| Citrix MetaFrame | =2.0 | |
| Citrix Presentation Server | =3.0 | |
| Citrix Presentation Server | =4.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=441
- http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX111186
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20986
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22802
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017205
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4429
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30156
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-5861?
CVE-2006-5861 has been classified with a high severity, as it allows for remote denial of service attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5861?
To mitigate CVE-2006-5861, upgrade to the latest version of Citrix MetaFrame XP or Presentation Server as provided by Citrix.
What software is affected by CVE-2006-5861?
CVE-2006-5861 affects Citrix MetaFrame XP versions 1.0 and 2.0, and Citrix Presentation Server versions 3.0 and 4.0.
What attack vector does CVE-2006-5861 use?
CVE-2006-5861 can be exploited via a crafted packet sent to the IMA service to trigger a denial of service.
Is CVE-2006-5861 being actively exploited?
While specific exploitation details vary, CVE-2006-5861 poses a risk that can be abused if the vulnerable Citrix services are not updated or secured.
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