CVE-2016-9678 Use after free in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 18 Jan 2017 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary code on Citrix Provisioning Services servers due to a use-after-free vulnerability.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2016-9678?

CVE-2016-9678 is a critical use after free vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Jan 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Use-after-free vulnerability in Citrix Provisioning Services before 7.12 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-416

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-9678?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Citrix Provisioning Services.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9678?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-9678 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.

Is CVE-2016-9678 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-9678 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p5rw-9673-832m.