CVE-2012-4606: High severity xenserver vulnerability

Published Jan 23, 2020
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Updated

Citrix XenServer 4.1, 6.0, 5.6 SP2, 5.6 Feature Pack 1, 5.6 Common Criteria, 5.6, 5.5, 5.0, and 5.0 Update 3 contains a Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability which could allow local users with access to a guest operating system to gain elevated privileges.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Citrix XenServer=4.1
Citrix XenServer=5.0
Citrix XenServer=5.0-update_3
Citrix XenServer=5.5
Citrix XenServer=5.6
Citrix XenServer=5.6-common_criteria
Citrix XenServer=5.6-fp1
Citrix XenServer=5.6-sp2
Citrix XenServer=6.0

Event History

Jan 23, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:39 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:39 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-4606?

The severity of CVE-2012-4606 is high.

2

What is the vulnerability description of CVE-2012-4606?

CVE-2012-4606 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability in Citrix XenServer 4.1, 6.0, 5.6 SP2, 5.6 Feature Pack 1, 5.6 Common Criteria, 5.6, 5.5, 5.0, and 5.0 Update 3.

3

How can local users exploit CVE-2012-4606?

Local users with access to a guest operating system can exploit CVE-2012-4606 to gain elevated privileges.

4

Which versions of Citrix XenServer are affected by CVE-2012-4606?

Citrix XenServer versions 4.1, 6.0, 5.6 SP2, 5.6 Feature Pack 1, 5.6 Common Criteria, 5.6, 5.5, 5.0, and 5.0 Update 3 are affected by CVE-2012-4606.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2012-4606?

To fix CVE-2012-4606, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches provided by Citrix XenServer.

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