Findings

CVE-2023-6549

Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Published Jan 17, 2024 · updated Jun 16, 2026 · citrix netscaler application delivery controller

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.

Timeline

Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.

  1. Jan 17, 2024 · Catalog

    Detected

    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.

  2. Jan 17, 2024 · CISA KEV

    Known exploited

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

  3. Feb 7, 2024 · CISA KEV

    Remediation due

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

  4. Jun 16, 2026 · Catalog

    Updated

    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.

CISA due date Feb 7, 2024

Affected

  • cpe citrix/netscaler application delivery controllerversion unspecified
  • cpe citrix/netscaler gatewayversion unspecified
  • vendor Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gatewayversion unspecified

Sources

  • CISA KEVCVE-2023-6549

    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.

    cisa.gov
  • CVE.orgCVE-2023-6549

    Official CVE identifier

    cve.org
  • FIRST EPSSCVE-2023-6549

    30-day exploitation probability 57.6%

    first.org
  • NIST NVDCVE-2023-6549

    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

    nvd.nist.gov

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