CVE-2022-21827: High severity citrix gateway plug-in for linux vulnerability

Published May 26, 2022
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Updated

An improper privilege vulnerability has been discovered in Citrix Gateway Plug-in for Windows (Citrix Secure Access for Windows) <21.9.1.2 what could allow an attacker who has gained local access to a computer with Citrix Gateway Plug-in installed, to corrupt or delete files as SYSTEM.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Citrix Gateway Plug-in Windows<21.9.1.2

Event History

May 26, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:41 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:41 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-21827?

CVE-2022-21827 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on system security.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-21827?

To fix CVE-2022-21827, upgrade the Citrix Gateway Plug-in for Windows to a version later than 21.9.1.2.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2022-21827?

CVE-2022-21827 affects users of Citrix Gateway Plug-in for Windows versions prior to 21.9.1.2.

4

What impact does CVE-2022-21827 have on my system?

CVE-2022-21827 allows an attacker with local access to corrupt or delete files with elevated SYSTEM privileges.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-21827?

There are no known workarounds for CVE-2022-21827; the recommended action is to update the software.

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