#VU97421 Improper control of a resource through its lifetime in Citrix Workspace for Windows - CVE-2024-7889

Vulnerability identifier: #VU97421

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-7889

CWE-ID: CWE-664

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Citrix Workspace for Windows
Server applications / Remote management servers, RDP, SSH

Vendor: Citrix

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 2402

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

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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.