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CVE-2025-6543: Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

CVE ID

CVE-2025-6543

Vulnerability Name

Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

  • Project: Citrix
  • Product: NetScaler ADC and Gateway

Date

  • Date Added: 2025-06-30
  • Due Date: 2025-07-21

Description

Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway contain a buffer overflow vulnerability leading to unintended control flow and Denial of Service. NetScaler must be configured as Gateway (VPN virtual server, ICA Proxy, CVPN, RDP Proxy) OR AAA virtual server.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Unknown

Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Additional Notes

https://support.citrix.com/support-home/kbsearch/article?articleNumber=CTX694788 ; https://www.netscaler.com/blog/news/netscaler-critical-security-updates-for-cve-2025-6543-and-cve-2025-5777/ ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-6543

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