Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-5538

First published: Thu Sep 17 2015(Updated: )

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller (ADC) and NetScaler Gateway before 10.1 Build 132.8, 10.5 before Build 57.7, and 10.5e before Build 56.1505.e allow remote attackers to gain privileges via unknown vectors, related to the (1) Command Line Interface (CLI) and the (2) Web User Interface (UI).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Citrix Application Delivery Controller Firmware=10.1
Citrix Application Delivery Controller Firmware=10.5
Citrix Application Delivery Controller Firmware=10.5e
Citrix Netscaler Gateway Firmware=10.1
Citrix Netscaler Gateway Firmware=10.5
Citrix Netscaler Gateway Firmware=10.5e

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the main impacts of CVE-2015-5538?

    CVE-2015-5538 allows remote attackers to gain privileges on affected Citrix NetScaler products.

  • What versions are affected by CVE-2015-5538?

    CVE-2015-5538 affects Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway versions before 10.1 Build 132.8, 10.5 before Build 57.7, and 10.5e before Build 56.1505.e.

  • How can I mitigate CVE-2015-5538?

    To mitigate CVE-2015-5538, you should upgrade your Citrix NetScaler firmware to a version that is not vulnerable.

  • What are the suggested patches for CVE-2015-5538?

    Patches for CVE-2015-5538 can be found in the firmware updates provided by Citrix for affected versions.

  • Is there any workaround for CVE-2015-5538 until a patch is applied?

    There are no specific workarounds mentioned for CVE-2015-5538, so it is crucial to update to a secure version as soon as possible.

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