CVE-2008-2299

CVE-2008-2299 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Citrix Presentation Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-310.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-310
• Affected product: Citrix Presentation Server
• Published: 2008-05-18
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2299?

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.

How severe is CVE-2008-2299?

CVE-2008-2299 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-2299 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2299?

CVE-2008-2299 primarily affects Citrix Presentation Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2299?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-2299 published?

CVE-2008-2299 was published on 2008-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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

Affected products (3)

• cpe:2.3:a:citrix:presentation_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:citrix:access_essentials:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:citrix:desktop_server:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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