CVE-2014-4700: Medium severity citrix virtual apps and desktops vulnerability

Published Jul 11, 2014
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Updated

Citrix XenDesktop 7.x, 5.x, and 4.x, when pooled random desktop groups is enabled and ShutdownDesktopsAfterUse is disabled, allows local guest users to gain access to another user's desktop via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Citrix XenDesktop>=5.0<=5.6
Citrix XenDesktop>=7.0<=7.11
Citrix XenDesktop=4.0
Citrix XenDesktop=4.0-fp1
Citrix XenDesktop=4.0-fp2
Citrix XenDesktop=5.6-fp1

Event History

Jul 11, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-4700?

CVE-2014-4700 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to user desktops.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-4700?

To fix CVE-2014-4700, ensure that the ShutdownDesktopsAfterUse setting is enabled in your Citrix XenDesktop configuration.

3

Which versions of Citrix XenDesktop are affected by CVE-2014-4700?

CVE-2014-4700 affects Citrix XenDesktop versions 4.x, 5.x, and 7.x prior to version 7.11.

4

What happens if CVE-2014-4700 is exploited?

If exploited, CVE-2014-4700 allows malicious local guest users to gain unauthorized access to another user's desktop.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-4700?

A temporary workaround for CVE-2014-4700 is to restrict local guest access until a permanent fix can be applied.

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