CVE-2016-9679: Buffer Overflow
Published Jan 18, 2017
·Updated
Citrix Provisioning Services before 7.12 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by overwriting a function pointer.
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-2016-9679?
CVE-2016-9679 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-9679?
To fix CVE-2016-9679, upgrade Citrix Provisioning Services to version 7.12 or later.
3
What versions of Citrix Provisioning Services are affected by CVE-2016-9679?
Versions 7.0, 7.1, 7.6, 7.7, 7.8, 7.9, and 7.11 of Citrix Provisioning Services are affected by CVE-2016-9679.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-9679?
CVE-2016-9679 is a code execution vulnerability that allows attackers to overwrite function pointers.
5
Can CVE-2016-9679 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-9679 can potentially be exploited remotely by authenticated users.