CVE-2023-24483: Privilege Escalation to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM on the vulnerable VDA

Published Feb 16, 2023
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Updated

A vulnerability has been identified that, if exploited, could result in a local user elevating their privilege level to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM on a Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Windows VDA.

Affected Software

20 affected components
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops<2212
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops=1912
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops=1912-cu1
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops=1912-cu2
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops=1912-cu3
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops=1912-cu4
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops=1912-cu5
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops=2203
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops=2203-cu1
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Any of the following
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops<2212
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops=1912
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops=1912-cu1
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops=1912-cu2
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops=1912-cu3
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops=1912-cu4
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops=1912-cu5
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops=2203
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops=2203-cu1
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Feb 16, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-24483?

CVE-2023-24483 is a vulnerability that allows a local user to elevate their privilege level to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM on a Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Windows VDA.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-24483?

CVE-2023-24483 affects Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops versions 1912, 1912-cu1, 1912-cu2, 1912-cu3, 1912-cu4, 1912-cu5, 2203, and 2203-cu1.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-24483?

CVE-2023-24483 has a severity rating of 7.8 (High).

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-24483?

To fix CVE-2023-24483, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops users should apply the necessary patches provided by Citrix.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-24483?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-24483 on the Citrix website at https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX477616/citrix-virtual-apps-and-desktops-security-bulletin-for-cve202324483.

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