VDB-92505 · CVE-2016-6273 · BID 93450

Citrix License Server/License Server VPX up to 11.14.0.0 denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Citrix License Server and License Server VPX up to 11.14.0.0. It has been rated as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-6273. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Citrix License Server and License Server VPX up to 11.14.0.0 (Connectivity Software). This affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

Citrix License Server for Windows before 11.14.0.1 and License Server VPX before 11.14.0.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server crash) via unspecified vectors.

The weakness was published 10/07/2016 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at support.citrix.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-6273 since 07/22/2016. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1499 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 11.14.0.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 93450†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1037008†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: License Server/License Server VPX 11.14.0.1

Timelineinfo

07/22/2016 🔍
10/07/2016 +77 days 🔍
10/07/2016 +0 days 🔍
10/08/2016 +1 days 🔍
10/13/2016 +5 days 🔍
09/22/2022 +2170 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: citrix.com

Advisory: support.citrix.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2016-6273 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-6273
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-92505
SecurityFocus: 93450
SecurityTracker: 1037008 - Citrix License Server Unspecified Bug Lets Remote Users Cause the Target System to Crash

Entryinfo

Created: 10/08/2016 19:00
Updated: 09/22/2022 16:39
Changes: 10/08/2016 19:00 (40), 06/07/2019 14:18 (15), 09/22/2022 16:39 (13)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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