CVE-2017-5573: Medium severity Citrix XenServer vulnerability

Published Jan 30, 2017
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Linux Foundation xapi in Citrix XenServer through 7.0. An authenticated read-only administrator can cancel tasks of other administrators.

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
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-5573?

CVE-2017-5573 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability which allows an authenticated read-only administrator to cancel tasks of other administrators.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-5573?

To mitigate CVE-2017-5573, it is recommended to upgrade Citrix XenServer to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

3

What versions of Citrix XenServer are affected by CVE-2017-5573?

CVE-2017-5573 affects Citrix XenServer versions 6.0.2, 6.2.0, 6.5, and 7.0.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2017-5573?

Only authenticated read-only administrators with access to the Citrix XenServer platform can exploit CVE-2017-5573.

5

What impact does CVE-2017-5573 have on Citrix XenServer?

CVE-2017-5573 allows an attacker to cancel tasks initiated by other administrators, potentially disrupting operations.

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