CVE-2023-4966 — Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Known ransomware use CISA KEV listed Added October 18, 2023 Remediate by November 8, 2023

Description

Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway contain a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows for sensitive information disclosure when configured as a Gateway (VPN virtual server, ICA Proxy, CVPN, RDP Proxy) or AAA virtual server.

Required action

Apply mitigations and kill all active and persistent sessions per vendor instructions [https://www.netscaler.com/blog/news/cve-2023-4966-critical-security-update-now-available-for-netscaler-adc-and-netscaler-gateway/] OR discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Notes

https://www.netscaler.com/blog/news/cve-2023-4966-critical-security-update-now-available-for-netscaler-adc-and-netscaler-gateway/, https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX579459/netscaler-adc-and-netscaler-gateway-security-bulletin-for-cve20234966-and-cve20234967 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-4966

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