CVE-2016-6276

7.8 HIGH

Published: September 26, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026

Description

Citrix Linux Virtual Delivery Agent (aka VDA, formerly Linux Virtual Desktop) before 1.4.0 allows local users to gain root privileges via unspecified vectors.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX216628

Source: cve@mitre.org

Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93000

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX216628

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93000

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.3%

27th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-264

Affected Vendors

citrix

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