Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-6314

First published: Wed Dec 26 2012(Updated: )

Citrix XenDesktop Virtual Desktop Agent (VDA) 5.6.x before 5.6.200, when making changes to the server-side policy that control USB redirection, does not propagate changes to the VDA, which allows authenticated users to retain access to the USB device.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops=5.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-6314?

    CVE-2012-6314 has a medium severity level due to potential unauthorized access to USB devices.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-6314?

    To fix CVE-2012-6314, update the Citrix XenDesktop Virtual Desktop Agent to version 5.6.200 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2012-6314?

    CVE-2012-6314 affects users of Citrix XenDesktop Virtual Desktop Agent version 5.6.x prior to 5.6.200.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2012-6314?

    The impact of CVE-2012-6314 is that authenticated users may improperly access USB devices without proper server-side policy enforcement.

  • When was CVE-2012-6314 published?

    CVE-2012-6314 was published in 2012.

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