Citrix Presentation Server ICA protocol weak security
| citrix-presentationserver-ica-weak-security (42444) |  Low Risk |
Description:
Citrix Presentation Server could provide weaker than expected security, caused be an error in the ICA protocol. The SecureICA and ICA Basic encryption methods could allow connections using lower than minimum configured encryption settings. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to launch further attacks against the system.
*CVSS:
| Base Score: | 5 |
| Access Vector: | Network |
| Access Complexity: | Low |
| Authentication: | None |
| Confidentiality Impact: | None |
| Integrity Impact: | Partial |
| Availability Impact: | None |
| Temporal Score: | 3.7 |
| Exploitability: | Unproven |
| Remediation Level: | Official-Fix |
| Report Confidence: | Confirmed |
Consequences:
Other
Remedy:
Refer to CTX114893 for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.
References:
- CTX114893: Vulnerability in Citrix Presentation Server could result in cryptographic settings not being correctly enforced.
- BID-29233: Citrix Presentation Server ICA Protocol Weak Encryption Vulnerability
- CVE-2008-2299: Unspecified vulnerability in SecureICA and ICA Basic encryption of Citrix Presentation Server 4.5 and earlier, Access Essentials 2.0 and earlier, and Desktop Server 1.0 can cause clients to use weaker encryption settings than configured by the administrator, which might allow attackers to bypass intended restrictions.
- SA30271: Citrix Presentation Server Weakness and Unauthorised Access
- SECTRACK ID: 1020026: Citrix Presentation Server May Use a Weaker Encryption Algorithm
- VUPEN/ADV-2008-1531: Citrix Presentation Server Cryptographic Settings Bypass Issue
Platforms Affected:
- Citrix Access Essentials 1.0
- Citrix Access Essentials 1.5
- Citrix Access Essentials 2.0
- Citrix Desktop Server 1.0
- Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server 3.0
- Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server 4.0
- Citrix Presentation Server 4.0
- Citrix Presentation Server 4.5
Reported:
May 12, 2008
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