Multiple vulnerabilities in Citrix Workspace app for Windows



Published: 2024-09-17
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
CVE-ID CVE-2024-7889
CVE-2024-7890
CWE-ID CWE-664
CWE-269
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		Citrix Workspace for Windows
Server applications / Remote management servers, RDP, SSH

Vendor

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Improper control of a resource through its lifetime

EUVDB-ID: #VU97421

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-7889

CWE-ID: CWE-664 - Improper control of a resource through its lifetime

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper control of a resource through its lifetime. A local user can execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Citrix Workspace for Windows: before 2405

CPE2.3
External links

http://support.citrix.com/s/article/CTX691485-citrix-workspace-app-for-windows-security-bulletin-cve20247889-and-cve20247890?language=en_US


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Improper privilege management

EUVDB-ID: #VU97422

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-7890

CWE-ID: CWE-269 - Improper Privilege Management

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper privilege management. A local user can execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Citrix Workspace for Windows: before 2405

CPE2.3
External links

http://support.citrix.com/s/article/CTX691485-citrix-workspace-app-for-windows-security-bulletin-cve20247889-and-cve20247890?language=en_US


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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