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CVE-2020-8258:
Citrix Gateway Plug-in vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The vulnerability (CVE-2020-8258) affects Citrix Gateway Plug-in for Windows, specifically versions before and including 13.0-61.48 and 12.1-58.15. The issue was identified as an improper privilege management vulnerability in the services run by the plugin (MITRE, NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified under CWE-269, which relates to improper privilege management. This security flaw exists in the services operated by the Citrix Gateway Plug-in for Windows (NVD CNA).
Impact
The vulnerability allows an attacker to modify arbitrary files on the affected system, potentially compromising system integrity and security (MITRE).
Mitigation and workarounds
Citrix has addressed this vulnerability by releasing updated versions of the Gateway Plug-in for Windows. Users should upgrade to versions newer than 13.0-61.48 and 12.1-58.15 to mitigate this security risk (Citrix Support).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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