CVE-2016-6877: Input Validation

Published May 5, 2017
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Updated

DISPUTED Citrix XenMobile Server before 10.5.0.24 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to trigger HTTP 302 redirections via vectors involving the HTTP Host header and a cached page. NOTE: the vendor reports "our internal analysis of this issue concluded that this was not a valid vulnerability" because an exploitation scenario would involve a man-in-the-middle attack against a TLS session.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Citrix XenMobile Server<=10.3.6.310

Event History

May 5, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Disputed
08:29 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6877?

CVE-2016-6877 is considered a disputed vulnerability by the vendor, indicating it may not have significant impact.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-6877?

To mitigate the potential risks associated with CVE-2016-6877, ensure you upgrade Citrix XenMobile Server to version 10.5.0.24 or later.

3

Which versions of Citrix XenMobile Server are affected by CVE-2016-6877?

CVE-2016-6877 affects Citrix XenMobile Server versions up to and including 10.3.6.310.

4

Can CVE-2016-6877 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2016-6877 can potentially be exploited remotely by man-in-the-middle attackers leveraging HTTP Host header vulnerabilities.

5

What types of attacks are related to CVE-2016-6877?

CVE-2016-6877 relates to HTTP redirection attacks that can occur through manipulated HTTP requests.

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