CVE-2012-4606
First published: Thu Jan 23 2020(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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-4606?
The severity of CVE-2012-4606 is high.
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.
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.
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.
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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