CVE-2017-5572: Medium severity Citrix XenServer vulnerability
Published Jan 30, 2017
·Updated
An issue was discovered in Linux Foundation xapi in Citrix XenServer through 7.0. An authenticated read-only administrator can corrupt the host database.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Citrix XenServer=6.0.2
Citrix XenServer=6.2.0
Citrix XenServer=6.5
Citrix XenServer=7.0
Event History
Jan 30, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-5572?
The severity of CVE-2017-5572 is rated as medium with a score of 6.5.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-5572?
To fix CVE-2017-5572, upgrade to a version of Citrix XenServer that is not affected by this vulnerability.
3
What types of vulnerabilities does CVE-2017-5572 represent?
CVE-2017-5572 represents an issue that allows an authenticated read-only administrator to corrupt the host database.
4
Which versions of Citrix XenServer are affected by CVE-2017-5572?
The affected versions of Citrix XenServer include 6.0.2, 6.2.0, 6.5, and 7.0.
5
Who is affected by CVE-2017-5572?
Authenticated read-only administrators of Citrix XenServer are affected by CVE-2017-5572.