CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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8DescriptionNVD
Insufficient input validation leading to memory overread when the NetScaler is configured as a Gateway (VPN virtual server, ICA Proxy, CVPN, RDP Proxy) OR AAA virtual server
AnalysisAI
Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway contain an input validation vulnerability (CVE-2025-5777, CVSS 7.5) leading to memory overread when configured as VPN or AAA virtual server. KEV-listed with EPSS 69.8% and public PoC, this vulnerability enables remote unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive data from the appliance's memory, potentially exposing session tokens, credentials, and encryption keys — similar to the Heartbleed class of memory disclosure bugs.
Technical ContextAI
The vulnerability is a Heartbleed-style memory overread in the VPN/AAA components of NetScaler. Insufficient validation of input length fields allows an attacker to read beyond buffer boundaries into adjacent memory. This memory may contain: active session tokens (enabling session hijacking), plaintext credentials from recent VPN authentications, TLS private keys (enabling MITM decryption), and other sensitive data stored in the appliance's memory.
RemediationAI
Apply Citrix security update immediately. After patching: invalidate all active VPN sessions and force re-authentication. Rotate TLS certificates and private keys (they may have been exposed). Review VPN access logs for session hijacking indicators. Audit for unauthorized internal access.
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EUVD-2025-18497