Known Exploited Vulnerability
8.2
HIGH
CVE-2023-6549
Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway Buffer - [Actively Exploited]
Description

Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer in NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway allows Unauthenticated Denial of Service and Out-Of-Bounds Memory Read

INFO

Published Date :

Jan. 17, 2024, 9:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

June 10, 2024, 4:27 p.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

4.2

Exploitability Score :

3.9
CISA Notification
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)

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Description :

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

Required Action :

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Notes :

https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX584986/netscaler-adc-and-netscaler-gateway-security-bulletin-for-cve20236548-and-cve20236549

Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github

CVE-2023-6549 has a 3 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-2023-6549 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.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Citrix netscaler_application_delivery_controller
2 Citrix netscaler_gateway
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-2023-6549.

URL Resource
https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX584986/netscaler-adc-and-netscaler-gateway-security-bulletin-for-cve20236548-and-cve20236549 Vendor Advisory

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Updated: 11 months, 4 weeks ago
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Born at : Sept. 2, 2023, 1:31 p.m. This repo has been linked 11 different CVEs too.

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Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago
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Born at : Dec. 6, 2022, 1:11 p.m. This repo has been linked 46 different CVEs too.

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Born at : April 19, 2022, 8:58 a.m. This repo has been linked 1181 different CVEs too.

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2023-6549 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2023-6549 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.

  • Modified Analysis by [email protected]

    Jun. 10, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 10, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Description Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer in NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway allows Unauthenticated Denial of Service Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer in NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway allows Unauthenticated Denial of Service and Out-Of-Bounds Memory Read
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Jan. 24, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
    Changed Reference Type https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX584986/netscaler-adc-and-netscaler-gateway-security-bulletin-for-cve20236548-and-cve20236549 No Types Assigned https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX584986/netscaler-adc-and-netscaler-gateway-security-bulletin-for-cve20236548-and-cve20236549 Vendor Advisory
    Added CWE NIST CWE-119
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:citrix:netscaler_application_delivery_controller:*:*:*:*:fips:*:*:* versions from (including) 12.1 up to (excluding) 12.1-55.302 *cpe:2.3:a:citrix:netscaler_application_delivery_controller:*:*:*:*:ndcpp:*:*:* versions from (including) 12.1 up to (excluding) 12.1-55.302 *cpe:2.3:a:citrix:netscaler_application_delivery_controller:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:* versions from (including) 13.0 up to (excluding) 13.0-92.21 *cpe:2.3:a:citrix:netscaler_application_delivery_controller:*:*:*:*:fips:*:*:* versions from (including) 13.1 up to (excluding) 13.1-37.176 *cpe:2.3:a:citrix:netscaler_application_delivery_controller:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:* versions from (including) 13.1 up to (excluding) 13.1-51.15 *cpe:2.3:a:citrix:netscaler_application_delivery_controller:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:* versions from (including) 14.1 up to (excluding) 14.1-12.35 *cpe:2.3:a:citrix:netscaler_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 13.0 up to (excluding) 13.0-92.21 *cpe:2.3:a:citrix:netscaler_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 13.1 up to (excluding) 13.1-51.15 *cpe:2.3:a:citrix:netscaler_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 14.1 up to (excluding) 14.1-12.35
  • CVE CISA KEV Update by 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725

    Jan. 19, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Vulnerability Name Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
    Added Required Action Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
    Added Due Date 2024-02-07
    Added Date Added 2024-01-17
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Jan. 18, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Description Denial of Service Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer in NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway allows Unauthenticated Denial of Service
  • CVE Received by [email protected]

    Jan. 17, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description Denial of Service
    Added Reference Citrix Systems, Inc. https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX584986/netscaler-adc-and-netscaler-gateway-security-bulletin-for-cve20236548-and-cve20236549 [No types assigned]
    Added CWE Citrix Systems, Inc. CWE-119
    Added CVSS V3.1 Citrix Systems, Inc. AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

1.03 }} 0.29%

score

0.84383

percentile

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