CVE-2024-6286: Local Privilege escalation allows a low-privileged user to gain SYSTEM privileges
Published Jul 10, 2024
·Updated
Local Privilege escalation allows a low-privileged user to gain SYSTEM privileges in Citrix Workspace app for Windows
Affected Software
10 affected components
Citrix Workspace app for Windows
Citrix Workspace Windows<2203.1
Citrix Workspace Windows<2403.1
Citrix Workspace Windows=2203.1
Citrix Workspace Windows=2203.1-cu1
Citrix Workspace Windows=2203.1-cu2
Citrix Workspace Windows=2203.1-cu3
Citrix Workspace Windows=2203.1-cu4
Citrix Workspace Windows=2203.1-cu5
Citrix Workspace Windows=2203.1-cu6
Event History
Jul 10, 2024
News Published
via The Register·12:59 AM
News Published
via The Register·01:02 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:25 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-6286?
CVE-2024-6286 has a high severity rating due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-6286?
To address CVE-2024-6286, update to the latest version of Citrix Workspace app for Windows as provided by Citrix.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2024-6286?
CVE-2024-6286 affects all users of Citrix Workspace app for Windows who have not applied the latest security updates.
4
What types of systems are vulnerable to CVE-2024-6286?
Systems running Citrix Workspace app for Windows without the recent patches are vulnerable to CVE-2024-6286.
5
Can CVE-2024-6286 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2024-6286 requires local access to exploit, making it a local privilege escalation vulnerability.