CVE-2016-6276: High severity citrix linux virtual delivery agent vulnerability
Published Sep 26, 2016
·Updated
Citrix Linux Virtual Delivery Agent (aka VDA, formerly Linux Virtual Desktop) before 1.4.0 allows local users to gain root privileges via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Citrix Linux Virtual Delivery Agent<=1.3
Event History
Sep 26, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-6276?
CVE-2016-6276 is classified with a high severity level due to the potential for local users to gain root privileges.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-6276?
To fix CVE-2016-6276, upgrade the Citrix Linux Virtual Delivery Agent to version 1.4.0 or later.
3
Which versions of Citrix Linux Virtual Delivery Agent are affected by CVE-2016-6276?
CVE-2016-6276 affects all versions of Citrix Linux Virtual Delivery Agent prior to 1.4.0.
4
What potential impact does CVE-2016-6276 have on my system?
The impact of CVE-2016-6276 includes the risk of local users gaining unauthorized root access, which can compromise system integrity.
5
Is CVE-2016-6276 exploitable remotely?
No, CVE-2016-6276 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability and is not exploitable remotely.