CVE-2018-6809: Critical severity Citrix Netscaler Application Delivery Controller Firmware vulnerability

Published Mar 6, 2018
·
Updated

NetScaler ADC 10.5, 11.0, 11.1, and 12.0, and NetScaler Gateway 10.5, 11.0, 11.1, and 12.0 allow remote attackers to gain privilege on a target system.

Affected Software

20 affected components
Citrix Netscaler Application Delivery Controller Firmware=10.5
Citrix Netscaler Application Delivery Controller Firmware=11.0
Citrix Netscaler Application Delivery Controller Firmware=11.1
Citrix Netscaler Application Delivery Controller Firmware=12.0
Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller
Citrix Netscaler Gateway Firmware=10.5
Citrix Netscaler Gateway Firmware=11.0
Citrix Netscaler Gateway Firmware=11.1
Citrix Netscaler Gateway Firmware=12.0
Citrix NetScaler Gateway
All of the following
Any of the following
Citrix Netscaler Application Delivery Controller Firmware=10.5
Citrix Netscaler Application Delivery Controller Firmware=11.0
Citrix Netscaler Application Delivery Controller Firmware=11.1
Citrix Netscaler Application Delivery Controller Firmware=12.0
Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller
All of the following
Any of the following
Citrix Netscaler Gateway Firmware=10.5
Citrix Netscaler Gateway Firmware=11.0
Citrix Netscaler Gateway Firmware=11.1
Citrix Netscaler Gateway Firmware=12.0
Citrix NetScaler Gateway

Event History

Mar 6, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-6809?

CVE-2018-6809 is a vulnerability in Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway that allows remote attackers to gain privilege on a target system.

2

Which versions of Citrix NetScaler ADC are affected by CVE-2018-6809?

Citrix NetScaler ADC versions 10.5, 11.0, 11.1, and 12.0 are affected by CVE-2018-6809.

3

Which versions of Citrix NetScaler Gateway are affected by CVE-2018-6809?

Citrix NetScaler Gateway versions 10.5, 11.0, 11.1, and 12.0 are affected by CVE-2018-6809.

4

How severe is CVE-2018-6809?

CVE-2018-6809 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.

5

How can I fix CVE-2018-6809?

To fix CVE-2018-6809, it is recommended to update Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway to a non-vulnerable version as mentioned in the Citrix security advisory.

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