What is the severity of CVE-2008-2299?

CVE-2008-2299 has a high severity rating due to the potential for attackers to exploit weaker encryption settings.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2299?

To fix CVE-2008-2299, ensure that you upgrade to a patched version of Citrix Presentation Server, Access Essentials, or Desktop Server.

What software is affected by CVE-2008-2299?

CVE-2008-2299 affects Citrix Presentation Server versions up to 4.5, Access Essentials up to 2.0, and Desktop Server 1.0.

Can CVE-2008-2299 lead to data breaches?

Yes, CVE-2008-2299 can potentially lead to data breaches due to the use of weaker encryption than intended.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2008-2299?

A temporary workaround for CVE-2008-2299 may include enforcing stronger encryption settings manually until patches are applied.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2008-2299

medium

CWE

310

18/5/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-2299

First published: Sun May 18 2008(Updated: )

Unspecified vulnerability in SecureICA and ICA Basic encryption of Citrix Presentation Server 4.5 and earlier, Access Essentials 2.0 and earlier, and Desktop Server 1.0 can cause clients to use weaker encryption settings than configured by the administrator, which might allow attackers to bypass intended restrictions.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops	=1.0
Citrix Access Essentials	<=2.0
Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Tgstation 13	<=4.5

Remedy

http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX114893

Remedy

http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020026

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-2299?
CVE-2008-2299 has a high severity rating due to the potential for attackers to exploit weaker encryption settings.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2299?
To fix CVE-2008-2299, ensure that you upgrade to a patched version of Citrix Presentation Server, Access Essentials, or Desktop Server.
What software is affected by CVE-2008-2299?
CVE-2008-2299 affects Citrix Presentation Server versions up to 4.5, Access Essentials up to 2.0, and Desktop Server 1.0.
Can CVE-2008-2299 lead to data breaches?
Yes, CVE-2008-2299 can potentially lead to data breaches due to the use of weaker encryption than intended.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2008-2299?
A temporary workaround for CVE-2008-2299 may include enforcing stronger encryption settings manually until patches are applied.

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