Citrix Web Interface security bypass
| citrix-webinterface-security-bypass (46135) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Citrix Web Interface, when running on Java Application Servers, could allow a local authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by the improper termination of a user¿s Web Interface session. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to the existing Web Interface session using the same browser instance.
*CVSS:
| Base Score: | 1.7 |
| Access Vector: | Local |
| Access Complexity: | Low |
| Authentication: | Single |
| Confidentiality Impact: | None |
| Integrity Impact: | Partial |
| Availability Impact: | None |
| Temporal Score: | 1.3 |
| Exploitability: | Unproven |
| Remediation Level: | Official-Fix |
| Report Confidence: | Confirmed |
Consequences:
Bypass Security
Remedy:
Refer to CTX118768 for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.
References:
- CTX118768: Vulnerability in Citrix Web Interface 5.0 for Java Application Servers could result in failure to terminate Web Interface user sessions.
- BID-31943: Citrix Web Interface Security Bypass Vulnerability
- CVE-2008-6830: The disconnection feature in Citrix Web Interface 5.0 and 5.0.1 for Java Application Servers does not properly terminate a user's web interface session, which allows attackers with access to the same browser instance to gain access to the user's Web Interface session. NOTE: the attacker must also have valid credentials to the Web Interface.
- SA32444: Citrix Web Interface Improper Session Termination Security Issue
- SECTRACK ID: 1021110: Citrix Web Interface Session Disconnect Bug Lets Local Users Gain Elevated Privileges
- VUPEN/ADV-2008-2946: Citrix Web Interface User Session Termination Failure Vulnerability
Platforms Affected:
- Citrix Web Interface 5.0
- Citrix Web Interface 5.0.1
Reported:
Oct 24, 2008
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