Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway
CVE-2017-17382

5.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Citrix
Status
Application Delivery Controller Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 December 2017

Summary

Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller (ADC) and NetScaler Gateway are susceptible to a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to decrypt TLS ciphertext. This occurs due to a flaw in the implementation of RSA padding, specifically allowing the exploitation of a known attack method known as Bleichenbacher's oracle. Attackers could leverage this weakness to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information transmitted over encrypted channels, posing a significant risk to data integrity and confidentiality.

References

https://support.citrix.com/article/ctx230238
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https://robotattack.org/
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102173
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EPSS Score

78% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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