Xendesktop
CVE-2014-4700
MEDIUM
Severity by source
AV:A/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
AV:A/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
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1DescriptionCVE.org
Citrix XenDesktop 7.x, 5.x, and 4.x, when pooled random desktop groups is enabled and ShutdownDesktopsAfterUse is disabled, allows local guest users to gain access to another user's desktop via unspecified vectors.
AnalysisAI
Citrix XenDesktop 7.x, 5.x, and 4.x, when pooled random desktop groups is enabled and ShutdownDesktopsAfterUse is disabled, allows local guest users to gain access to another user's desktop via. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.9).
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-264. Citrix XenDesktop 7.x, 5.x, and 4.x, when pooled random desktop groups is enabled and ShutdownDesktopsAfterUse is disabled, allows local guest users to gain access to another user's desktop via unspecified vectors. Affected products include: Citrix Xendesktop.
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.
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