Risk | Critical |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2023-4966 CVE-2023-4967 |
CWE-ID | CWE-119 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | Vulnerability #1 is being exploited in the wild. |
Vulnerable software |
Citrix Netscaler ADC Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration Citrix NetScaler Gateway Server applications / Application servers |
Vendor | Citrix |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
EUVDB-ID: #VU81926
Risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1: 9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-4966
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send specially crafted data to the device, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system but requires that the appliance is configured as a Gateway (VPN virtual server, ICA Proxy, CVPN, RDP Proxy) or as AAAvirtualserver.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild since August 2023.
Install updates from vendor's website.
For FIPS releases install the following versions:
Citrix Netscaler ADC: 12.1-55.289 - 14.1-4.42
Citrix NetScaler Gateway: 12.1-55.289 - 14.1-4.42
CPE2.3http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX579459
http://www.mandiant.com/resources/blog/remediation-netscaler-adc-gateway-cve-2023-4966
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
EUVDB-ID: #VU81927
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-4967
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send specially crafted data
to the device, trigger memory corruption and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability requires that the appliance is configured as a Gateway (VPN virtual server, ICA Proxy, CVPN, RDP Proxy) or as AAAvirtualserver.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
For FIPS releases install the following versions:
Citrix Netscaler ADC: 12.1-55.289 - 14.1-4.42
Citrix NetScaler Gateway: 12.1-55.289 - 14.1-4.42
CPE2.3http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX579459
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.