CVE-2012-4068: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Jul 26 2012(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in the SoapServer service in Citrix Provisioning Services 5.0, 5.1, 5.6, 5.6 SP1, 6.0, and 6.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted string associated with date and time data.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Citrix Provisioning | =5.0 | |
| Citrix Provisioning | =5.1 | |
| Citrix Provisioning | =5.6 | |
| Citrix Provisioning | =5.6-sp1 | |
| Citrix Provisioning | =6.0 | |
| Citrix Provisioning | =6.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://osvdb.org/81664
- http://support.citrix.com/article/ctx133039
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027004
- http://www.verisigninc.com/en_US/products-and-services/network-intelligence-availability/idefense/public-vulnerability-reports/articles/index.xhtml?id=979
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75311
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-4068?
CVE-2012-4068 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4068?
To fix CVE-2012-4068, apply the appropriate patches or updates provided by Citrix for the affected versions of Provisioning Services.
Which versions of Citrix Provisioning Services are affected by CVE-2012-4068?
CVE-2012-4068 affects Citrix Provisioning Services versions 5.0, 5.1, 5.6, 5.6 SP1, 6.0, and 6.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-4068?
CVE-2012-4068 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
Can CVE-2012-4068 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-4068 can be exploited remotely through crafted input to the SoapServer service.
- agent/type
- agent/remedy
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/severity
- agent/references
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/weakness
- agent/author
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/citrix
- canonical/citrix provisioning
- version/citrix provisioning/5.0
- version/citrix provisioning/5.1
- version/citrix provisioning/5.6
- version/citrix provisioning/5.6-sp1
- version/citrix provisioning/6.0
- version/citrix provisioning/6.1