CVE-2016-6493 is a critical vulnerability affecting Citrix XenApp versions 6.x before 6.5 HRP07 and 7.x before 7.9, as well as Citrix XenDesktop before 7.9. This flaw, related to memory permission, could allow attackers to weaken an unspecified security mitigation. With a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL), it presents a high risk due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or KEV listing, the vulnerability has garnered significant community discussion, indicating awareness within the cybersecurity community.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
6.0.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xenapp:6.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.5.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xenapp:6.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
7.0.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xenapp:7.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
7.1.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xenapp:7.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
7.5.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xenapp:7.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.0 Twitter, 0.1 Reddit, 0.3 Bluesky, 0.3 Mastodon, and 2.4 GitHub mentions.
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The average CVE in this peer group has 0.3 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.