What is the severity of CVE-2012-5161?

CVE-2012-5161 is considered critical as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5161?

To mitigate CVE-2012-5161, upgrade to a patched version of Citrix XenApp that resolves the vulnerability.

What software is affected by CVE-2012-5161?

CVE-2012-5161 affects Citrix XenApp 6.5 and the 6.5 Feature Pack 1.

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2012-5161?

CVE-2012-5161 can be exploited through unspecified vectors that allow remote code execution.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-5161?

There are no known workarounds for CVE-2012-5161; upgrading is the recommended course of action.

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CVE-2012-5161

critical

9.3

26/12/2012

6/8/2024

CVE-2012-5161

First published: Wed Dec 26 2012(Updated: )

The XML Service interface in Citrix XenApp 6.5 and 6.5 Feature Pack 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Citrix XenApp	=6.5.0.0
Citrix XenApp	=6.5.0.0-fp1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-5161?
CVE-2012-5161 is considered critical as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5161?
To mitigate CVE-2012-5161, upgrade to a patched version of Citrix XenApp that resolves the vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2012-5161?
CVE-2012-5161 affects Citrix XenApp 6.5 and the 6.5 Feature Pack 1.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2012-5161?
CVE-2012-5161 can be exploited through unspecified vectors that allow remote code execution.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-5161?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2012-5161; upgrading is the recommended course of action.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-5161?
CVE-2012-5161 is considered critical as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5161?
To mitigate CVE-2012-5161, upgrade to a patched version of Citrix XenApp that resolves the vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2012-5161?
CVE-2012-5161 affects Citrix XenApp 6.5 and the 6.5 Feature Pack 1.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2012-5161?
CVE-2012-5161 can be exploited through unspecified vectors that allow remote code execution.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-5161?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2012-5161; upgrading is the recommended course of action.