CVE-2016-9678: Use After Free
Published Jan 18, 2017
·Updated
Use-after-free vulnerability in Citrix Provisioning Services before 7.12 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
7 affected components
Citrix Provisioning Services=7.0
Citrix Provisioning Services=7.1
Citrix Provisioning Services=7.6
Citrix Provisioning Services=7.7
Citrix Provisioning Services=7.8
Citrix Provisioning Services=7.9
Citrix Provisioning Services=7.11
Event History
Jan 18, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9678?
CVE-2016-9678 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its use-after-free exploit that allows arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-9678?
To mitigate CVE-2016-9678, upgrade Citrix Provisioning Services to version 7.12 or later.
3
What versions of Citrix Provisioning Services are affected by CVE-2016-9678?
CVE-2016-9678 affects Citrix Provisioning Services versions 7.0, 7.1, 7.6, 7.7, 7.8, 7.9, and 7.11.
4
Is CVE-2016-9678 remote exploitable?
Yes, attackers can remotely exploit CVE-2016-9678 through various unspecified vectors.
5
What impact does CVE-2016-9678 have on systems?
Exploitation of CVE-2016-9678 can lead to arbitrary code execution, potentially compromising the integrity and confidentiality of the system.