CVE-2008-0356: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 18, 2008
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Updated

Buffer overflow in the Independent Management Architecture (IMA) service in Citrix Presentation Server (MetaFrame Presentation Server) 4.5 and earlier, Access Essentials 2.0 and earlier, and Desktop Server 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an invalid size value in a packet to TCP port 2512 or 2513.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server<=4.5
Citrix Presentation Server
Citrix Desktop Server=1.0
Citrix Access Essentials<=2.0

Event History

Jan 18, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-0356?

CVE-2008-0356 is considered critical due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-0356?

To fix CVE-2008-0356, you should apply the latest patches and updates provided by Citrix for affected products.

3

Which Citrix products are affected by CVE-2008-0356?

CVE-2008-0356 affects Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server versions up to 4.5, Access Essentials up to 2.0, and Desktop Server 1.0.

4

Can CVE-2008-0356 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-0356 can be exploited remotely by an attacker sending specially crafted packets.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-0356?

CVE-2008-0356 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.

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