What is the severity of CVE-2008-6561?

CVE-2008-6561 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6561?

To fix CVE-2008-6561, upgrade to Citrix Presentation Server Client version 10.200 or later, which addresses the issue.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-6561?

CVE-2008-6561 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability affecting the Citrix Presentation Server Client.

Which software is affected by CVE-2008-6561?

CVE-2008-6561 affects Citrix Presentation Server Client versions prior to 10.200 on Windows platforms.

Can CVE-2008-6561 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2008-6561 cannot be exploited remotely, as it requires local access to the affected system.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2008-6561

low

1.9

CWE

200

31/3/2009

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-6561: Infoleak

First published: Tue Mar 31 2009(Updated: )

Citrix Presentation Server Client for Windows before 10.200 does not clear "credential information" from process memory in unspecified circumstances, which might allow local users to gain privileges.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Citrix Presentation Server Client	=10.200
Microsoft Windows

Remedy

http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX116227

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-6561?
CVE-2008-6561 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6561?
To fix CVE-2008-6561, upgrade to Citrix Presentation Server Client version 10.200 or later, which addresses the issue.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-6561?
CVE-2008-6561 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability affecting the Citrix Presentation Server Client.
Which software is affected by CVE-2008-6561?
CVE-2008-6561 affects Citrix Presentation Server Client versions prior to 10.200 on Windows platforms.
Can CVE-2008-6561 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2008-6561 cannot be exploited remotely, as it requires local access to the affected system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-6561?
CVE-2008-6561 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6561?
To fix CVE-2008-6561, upgrade to Citrix Presentation Server Client version 10.200 or later, which addresses the issue.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-6561?
CVE-2008-6561 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability affecting the Citrix Presentation Server Client.
Which software is affected by CVE-2008-6561?
CVE-2008-6561 affects Citrix Presentation Server Client versions prior to 10.200 on Windows platforms.
Can CVE-2008-6561 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2008-6561 cannot be exploited remotely, as it requires local access to the affected system.