CVE-2015-2841: Medium severity citrix netscaler sd-wan vulnerability

Published Apr 3, 2015
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Updated

Citrix NetScaler AppFirewall, as used in NetScaler 10.5, allows remote attackers to bypass intended firewall restrictions via a crafted Content-Type header, as demonstrated by the application/octet-stream and text/xml Content-Types.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Citrix NetScaler=10.5

Event History

Apr 3, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-2841?

CVE-2015-2841 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote attackers to bypass firewall restrictions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-2841?

Fix CVE-2015-2841 by upgrading to a newer version of Citrix NetScaler that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2015-2841?

CVE-2015-2841 specifically affects Citrix NetScaler version 10.5.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2015-2841 facilitate?

CVE-2015-2841 facilitates attacks that enable remote attackers to bypass intended firewall restrictions.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2015-2841?

Yes, there are reported exploits that demonstrate the bypassing of firewall restrictions using crafted Content-Type headers.

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