CWE
284
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-2841

First published: Fri Apr 03 2015(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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Citrix NetScaler SD-WAN=10.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-2841?

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

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2015-2841?

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

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

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

  • 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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