7.5
HIGH
CVE-2016-6273
Citrix License Server Flexera FlexNet Publisher Remote Denial of Service
Description

The lmadmin component in Flexera FlexNet Publisher (aka Flex License Manager) before 2015 SP5 and 2016 before R1 SP1, as used by Citrix License Server for Windows before 11.14.0.1 and Citrix License Server VPX before 11.14.0.1, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a type 2F packet with a '01 19' opcode.

INFO

Published Date :

Oct. 7, 2016, 2:59 p.m.

Last Modified :

July 29, 2017, 1:34 a.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

3.6

Exploitability Score :

3.9
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2016-6273 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Citrix license_server
2 Citrix license_server_vpx
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2016-6273.

URL Resource
http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX217430 Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93450
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037008
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2016-29

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2016-6273 vulnerability over time.

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  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Jul. 29, 2017

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037008 [No Types Assigned]
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Jan. 20, 2017

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Description The lmadmin component in Flexera FlexNet Publisher (aka Flex License Manager) before 2015 SP5 and 2016 before R1 SP1, as used by Citrix License Server for Windows before 11.14.0.1 and Citrix License Server VPX before 11.14.0.1, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a type 2F packet with a '01 19' opcode. The lmadmin component in Flexera FlexNet Publisher (aka Flex License Manager) before 2015 SP5 and 2016 before R1 SP1, as used by Citrix License Server for Windows before 11.14.0.1 and Citrix License Server VPX before 11.14.0.1, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a type 2F packet with a '01 19' opcode.
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Nov. 28, 2016

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93450 [No Types Assigned]
  • CVE Translated by [email protected]

    Oct. 12, 2016

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Oct. 12, 2016

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Description Citrix License Server for Windows before 11.14.0.1 and License Server VPX before 11.14.0.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server crash) via unspecified vectors. The lmadmin component in Flexera FlexNet Publisher (aka Flex License Manager) before 2015 SP5 and 2016 before R1 SP1, as used by Citrix License Server for Windows before 11.14.0.1 and Citrix License Server VPX before 11.14.0.1, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a type 2F packet with a '01 19' opcode.
    Added Reference https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2016-29
  • Modified Analysis by [email protected]

    Oct. 11, 2016

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CPE Configuration Configuration 1 OR *cpe:2.3:a:citrix:license_server:11.14.0.0:*:*:*:*:windows:*:* (and previous) *cpe:2.3:a:citrix:license_server_vpx:11.14.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* (and previous)
    Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P)
    Added CVSS V3 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
    Changed Reference Type http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX217430 No Types Assigned http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX217430 Vendor Advisory
    Added CWE NVD-CWE-noinfo
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Oct. 07, 2016

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed CPE Configuration Configuration 1 OR Configuration 1 OR *cpe:2.3:a:citrix:license_server:11.14.0.0:*:*:*:*:windows:*:* (and previous) *cpe:2.3:a:citrix:license_server_vpx:11.14.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* (and previous)
    Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P)
    Added CVSS V3 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
    Changed Reference Type http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX217430 No Types Assigned http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX217430 Vendor Advisory
    Added CWE NVD-CWE-noinfo
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CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.74 }} 0.00%

score

0.77859

percentile

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