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Vulnerability record · CVE-2008-2299 · published 18 May 2008

CVE-2008-2299: Citrix presentation server vulnerability

Citrix · Presentation Server

Unspecified vulnerability in SecureICA and ICA Basic encryption of Citrix Presentation Server 4.5 and earlier, Access Essentials 2.0 and earlier, and Desktop Server 1.0 can cause clients to use weaker encryption settings than configured by the administrator, which might allow attackers to bypass intended restrictions.

5.0 CVSS 2.0 Medium EPSS 1.1% · top 36.6% CWE-310 · CWE-310
5.0CVSS 2.0 base score
1.1%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
3Affected product versions listed by NVD
12References
16 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in SecureICA and ICA Basic encryption of Citrix Presentation Server 4.5 and earlier, Access Essentials 2.0 and earlier, and Desktop Server 1.0 can cause clients to use weaker encryption settings than configured by the administrator, which might allow attackers to bypass intended restrictions.

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Affected products

3 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://secunia.com/advisories/30271 Vendor Advisory
http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX114893 Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29233
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020026 Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1531/references
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42444
http://secunia.com/advisories/30271 Vendor Advisory
http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX114893 Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29233
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020026 Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1531/references
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42444

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Related vulnerabilities

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2008-2299), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.