CISA 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.
CVE-2023-4966 Ransomware
Citrix · NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway
Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
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 & references
- 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
Where this lands in 800-53
Vulnerability data triggers these controls during assessment and continuous monitoring.