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.
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.
Jan 17, 2024 · CISA KEV
Known exploited
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Feb 7, 2024 · CISA KEV
Remediation due
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
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