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.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9679?

To fix CVE-2016-9679, upgrade Citrix Provisioning Services to version 7.12 or later.

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.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-9679?

CVE-2016-9679 is a code execution vulnerability that allows attackers to overwrite function pointers.

Can CVE-2016-9679 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-9679 can potentially be exploited remotely by authenticated users.

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CVE-2016-9679

critical

9.8

CWE

119

18/1/2017

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-9679: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Jan 18 2017(Updated: )

Citrix Provisioning Services before 7.12 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by overwriting a function pointer.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Citrix Provisioning	=7.0
Citrix Provisioning	=7.1
Citrix Provisioning	=7.6
Citrix Provisioning	=7.7
Citrix Provisioning	=7.8
Citrix Provisioning	=7.9
Citrix Provisioning	=7.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9679?
To fix CVE-2016-9679, upgrade Citrix Provisioning Services to version 7.12 or later.
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.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-9679?
CVE-2016-9679 is a code execution vulnerability that allows attackers to overwrite function pointers.
Can CVE-2016-9679 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-9679 can potentially be exploited remotely by authenticated users.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9679?
To fix CVE-2016-9679, upgrade Citrix Provisioning Services to version 7.12 or later.
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.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-9679?
CVE-2016-9679 is a code execution vulnerability that allows attackers to overwrite function pointers.
Can CVE-2016-9679 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-9679 can potentially be exploited remotely by authenticated users.