CVE-2023-4966
Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway Buffer - [Actively Exploited]
Description
Sensitive information disclosure in NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway when configured as a Gateway (VPN virtual server, ICA Proxy, CVPN, RDP Proxy) or AAA virtual server.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 10, 2023, 2:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 21, 2024, 8:36 a.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
5.5
Exploitability Score :
3.9
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
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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.
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.
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
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2023-4966 has a 30 public PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2023-4966
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.
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-2023-4966.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175323/Citrix-Bleed-Session-Token-Leakage-Proof-Of-Concept.html | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX579459 | Vendor Advisory |
| http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175323/Citrix-Bleed-Session-Token-Leakage-Proof-Of-Concept.html | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX579459 | Vendor Advisory |
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
CVE-2023-4966-exploit
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This repository contains a list of artifacts to search for while performing a forensic investigation on Citrix Netscaler appliances.
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Simulates CVE-2023-4966 Citrix Bleed overread bug
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Python script to search Citrix NetScaler logs for possible CVE-2023-4966 exploitation.
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Programm to exploit a range of ip adresses
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Scripts to get infos
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An Exploitation script developed to exploit the CVE-2023-4966 bleed citrix information disclosure vulnerability
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Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.
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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2023-4966 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175323/Citrix-Bleed-Session-Token-Leakage-Proof-Of-Concept.html Added Reference https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX579459 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description Sensitive information disclosure in NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway when configured as a Gateway (VPN virtual server, ICA Proxy, CVPN, RDP Proxy) or AAA ?virtual?server. Sensitive information disclosure in NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway when configured as a Gateway (VPN virtual server, ICA Proxy, CVPN, RDP Proxy) or AAA virtual server. -
Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description Sensitive information disclosure in NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway when configured as a Gateway (VPN virtual server, ICA Proxy, CVPN, RDP Proxy) or AAA ?virtual?server. Sensitive information disclosure in NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway when configured as a Gateway (VPN virtual server, ICA Proxy, CVPN, RDP Proxy) or AAA ?virtual?server. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Aug. 02, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description Sensitive information disclosure in NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway when configured as a Gateway (VPN virtual server, ICA Proxy, CVPN, RDP Proxy) or AAA ?virtual?server. Sensitive information disclosure in NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway when configured as a Gateway (VPN virtual server, ICA Proxy, CVPN, RDP Proxy) or AAA virtual server. -
Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description Sensitive information disclosure in NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway when configured as a Gateway (VPN virtual server, ICA Proxy, CVPN, RDP Proxy) or AAA ?virtual?server. Sensitive information disclosure in NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway when configured as a Gateway (VPN virtual server, ICA Proxy, CVPN, RDP Proxy) or AAA ?virtual?server. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Feb. 29, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description Sensitive information disclosure in NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway when configured as a Gateway (VPN virtual server, ICA Proxy, CVPN, RDP Proxy) or AAA ?virtual?server. Sensitive information disclosure in NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway when configured as a Gateway (VPN virtual server, ICA Proxy, CVPN, RDP Proxy) or AAA virtual server. -
Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Jan. 09, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description Sensitive information disclosure in NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway when configured as a Gateway (VPN virtual server, ICA Proxy, CVPN, RDP Proxy) or AAA ?virtual?server. Sensitive information disclosure in NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway when configured as a Gateway (VPN virtual server, ICA Proxy, CVPN, RDP Proxy) or AAA ?virtual?server. Changed Reference Type http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175323/Citrix-Bleed-Session-Token-Leakage-Proof-Of-Concept.html No Types Assigned http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175323/Citrix-Bleed-Session-Token-Leakage-Proof-Of-Concept.html Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Nov. 07, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description Sensitive information disclosure in NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway when configured as a Gateway (VPN virtual server, ICA Proxy, CVPN, RDP Proxy) or AAA ?virtual?server. Sensitive information disclosure in NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway when configured as a Gateway (VPN virtual server, ICA Proxy, CVPN, RDP Proxy) or AAA virtual server. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Oct. 25, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description Sensitive information disclosure in NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway when configured as a Gateway (VPN virtual server, ICA Proxy, CVPN, RDP Proxy) or AAA ?virtual?server. Sensitive information disclosure in NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway when configured as a Gateway (VPN virtual server, ICA Proxy, CVPN, RDP Proxy) or AAA ?virtual?server. Added Reference http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175323/Citrix-Bleed-Session-Token-Leakage-Proof-Of-Concept.html [No Types Assigned] -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Oct. 18, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Changed Reference Type https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX579459 No Types Assigned https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX579459 Vendor Advisory Added CWE NIST NVD-CWE-noinfo Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:citrix:netscaler_application_delivery_controller:*:*:*:*:fips:*:*:* versions from (including) 12.1 up to (excluding) 12.1-55.300 *cpe:2.3:a:citrix:netscaler_application_delivery_controller:*:*:*:*:ndcpp:*:*:* versions from (including) 12.1 up to (excluding) 12.1-55.300 *cpe:2.3:a:citrix:netscaler_application_delivery_controller:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:* versions from (including) 13.0 up to (excluding) 13.0-92.19 *cpe:2.3:a:citrix:netscaler_application_delivery_controller:*:*:*:*:fips:*:*:* versions from (including) 13.1 up to (excluding) 13.1-37.164 *cpe:2.3:a:citrix:netscaler_application_delivery_controller:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:* versions from (including) 13.1 up to (excluding) 13.1-49.15 *cpe:2.3:a:citrix:netscaler_application_delivery_controller:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:* versions from (including) 14.1 up to (excluding) 14.1-8.50 *cpe:2.3:a:citrix:netscaler_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 13.0 up to (excluding) 13.0-92.19 *cpe:2.3:a:citrix:netscaler_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 13.1 up to (excluding) 13.1-49.15 *cpe:2.3:a:citrix:netscaler_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 14.1 up to (excluding) 14.1-8.50
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-4966 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2023-4966
weaknesses.
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
95.41 }} -1.28%
score
0.99536
percentile