CVE-2023-24485: Privilege Escalation on the system running a vulnerable version of Citrix Workspace app for Windows

Published Feb 16, 2023
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Updated

Vulnerabilities have been identified that, collectively, allow a standard Windows user to perform operations as SYSTEM on the computer running Citrix Workspace app.

Affected Software

11 affected components
Citrix Workspace Windows<2212
Citrix Workspace Windows=1912
Citrix Workspace Windows=1912-cu1
Citrix Workspace Windows=1912-cu1-hf1
Citrix Workspace Windows=1912-cu2
Citrix Workspace Windows=1912-cu3
Citrix Workspace Windows=1912-cu4
Citrix Workspace Windows=1912-cu5
Citrix Workspace Windows=1912-cu6
Citrix Workspace Windows=2203.1
Citrix Workspace Windows=2203.1-cu1

Event History

Feb 16, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-24485?

CVE-2023-24485 is a vulnerability that allows a standard Windows user to perform operations as SYSTEM on a computer running Citrix Workspace app.

2

Which versions of Citrix Workspace app are affected by CVE-2023-24485?

CVE-2023-24485 affects Citrix Workspace app versions 1912, 2203.1, and their respective cumulative updates (cu1, cu2, cu3, cu4, cu5, cu6).

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-24485?

CVE-2023-24485 has a severity rating of 7.8, classified as high.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-24485?

To mitigate CVE-2023-24485, it is recommended to update Citrix Workspace app to the latest version or apply the corresponding security patches.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-24485?

More information about CVE-2023-24485 can be found on the Citrix support website: https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX477617/citrix-workspace-app-for-windows-security-bulletin-for-cve202324484-cve202324485

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