Citrix NetScaler Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer Vulnerability

zetlyn/cve-kev vulnerability cve CVE-2026-88779 known 2026-10-04

Properties

cweCWE-119
receipt
Source
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
Its words
CWE-119
Read by
field:cwes
Said since
2026-10-06 12:19 UTC
Last answered
2026-10-06 15:28 UTC
2026-10-06 12:19 UTCCWE-119
2026-10-04 23:17 UTC—
What the source handed over
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  "cveID": "CVE-2026-88779",
  "cwes": "CWE-119",
  "dateAdded": "2026-10-04",
  "dueDate": "2026-10-07",
  "forensicTriage": "Yes",
  "knownRansomwareCampaignUse": "Unknown",
  "notes": "https://support.citrix.com/support-home/kbsearch/article?articleNumber=CTX697174 ; https://community.citrix.com/techzone-blogs/110_security-updates/understanding-and-addressing-cve-2026-88779-in-citrix-netscaler-adc-and-citrix-netscaler-gateway/ ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-88779",
  "product": "NetScaler",
  "requiredAction": "Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.",
  "shortDescription": "Citrix NetScaler ADC (formerly Citrix ADC) and Citrix NetScaler Gateway (formerly Citrix Gateway) contain an improper restriction of operations within the bounds of a memory buffer vulnerability that could allow for a denial of service.",
  "vendorProject": "Citrix",
  "vulnerabilityName": "Citrix NetScaler Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer Vulnerability"
}
cwesCWE-119
receipt
Source
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
Its words
CWE-119
Read by
field:cwes
Said since
2026-10-04 23:17 UTC
Last answered
2026-10-06 15:28 UTC
What the source handed over
{
  "cveID": "CVE-2026-88779",
  "cwes": "CWE-119",
  "dateAdded": "2026-10-04",
  "dueDate": "2026-10-07",
  "forensicTriage": "Yes",
  "knownRansomwareCampaignUse": "Unknown",
  "notes": "https://support.citrix.com/support-home/kbsearch/article?articleNumber=CTX697174 ; https://community.citrix.com/techzone-blogs/110_security-updates/understanding-and-addressing-cve-2026-88779-in-citrix-netscaler-adc-and-citrix-netscaler-gateway/ ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-88779",
  "product": "NetScaler",
  "requiredAction": "Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.",
  "shortDescription": "Citrix NetScaler ADC (formerly Citrix ADC) and Citrix NetScaler Gateway (formerly Citrix Gateway) contain an improper restriction of operations within the bounds of a memory buffer vulnerability that could allow for a denial of service.",
  "vendorProject": "Citrix",
  "vulnerabilityName": "Citrix NetScaler Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer Vulnerability"
}
due_date2026-10-07
receipt
Source
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
Its words
2026-10-07
Read by
field:dueDate
Said since
2026-10-04 23:17 UTC
Last answered
2026-10-06 15:28 UTC
What the source handed over
{
  "cveID": "CVE-2026-88779",
  "cwes": "CWE-119",
  "dateAdded": "2026-10-04",
  "dueDate": "2026-10-07",
  "forensicTriage": "Yes",
  "knownRansomwareCampaignUse": "Unknown",
  "notes": "https://support.citrix.com/support-home/kbsearch/article?articleNumber=CTX697174 ; https://community.citrix.com/techzone-blogs/110_security-updates/understanding-and-addressing-cve-2026-88779-in-citrix-netscaler-adc-and-citrix-netscaler-gateway/ ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-88779",
  "product": "NetScaler",
  "requiredAction": "Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.",
  "shortDescription": "Citrix NetScaler ADC (formerly Citrix ADC) and Citrix NetScaler Gateway (formerly Citrix Gateway) contain an improper restriction of operations within the bounds of a memory buffer vulnerability that could allow for a denial of service.",
  "vendorProject": "Citrix",
  "vulnerabilityName": "Citrix NetScaler Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer Vulnerability"
}
exploitedyes
receipt
Source
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
Its words
yes
Read by
const:yes
Said since
2026-10-04 23:17 UTC
Last answered
2026-10-06 15:28 UTC
What the source handed over
{
  "cveID": "CVE-2026-88779",
  "cwes": "CWE-119",
  "dateAdded": "2026-10-04",
  "dueDate": "2026-10-07",
  "forensicTriage": "Yes",
  "knownRansomwareCampaignUse": "Unknown",
  "notes": "https://support.citrix.com/support-home/kbsearch/article?articleNumber=CTX697174 ; https://community.citrix.com/techzone-blogs/110_security-updates/understanding-and-addressing-cve-2026-88779-in-citrix-netscaler-adc-and-citrix-netscaler-gateway/ ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-88779",
  "product": "NetScaler",
  "requiredAction": "Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.",
  "shortDescription": "Citrix NetScaler ADC (formerly Citrix ADC) and Citrix NetScaler Gateway (formerly Citrix Gateway) contain an improper restriction of operations within the bounds of a memory buffer vulnerability that could allow for a denial of service.",
  "vendorProject": "Citrix",
  "vulnerabilityName": "Citrix NetScaler Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer Vulnerability"
}
forensic_triagetrue
receipt
Source
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
Its words
Yes
Read by
field:forensicTriage
Said since
2026-10-04 23:17 UTC
Last answered
2026-10-06 15:28 UTC
What the source handed over
{
  "cveID": "CVE-2026-88779",
  "cwes": "CWE-119",
  "dateAdded": "2026-10-04",
  "dueDate": "2026-10-07",
  "forensicTriage": "Yes",
  "knownRansomwareCampaignUse": "Unknown",
  "notes": "https://support.citrix.com/support-home/kbsearch/article?articleNumber=CTX697174 ; https://community.citrix.com/techzone-blogs/110_security-updates/understanding-and-addressing-cve-2026-88779-in-citrix-netscaler-adc-and-citrix-netscaler-gateway/ ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-88779",
  "product": "NetScaler",
  "requiredAction": "Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.",
  "shortDescription": "Citrix NetScaler ADC (formerly Citrix ADC) and Citrix NetScaler Gateway (formerly Citrix Gateway) contain an improper restriction of operations within the bounds of a memory buffer vulnerability that could allow for a denial of service.",
  "vendorProject": "Citrix",
  "vulnerabilityName": "Citrix NetScaler Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer Vulnerability"
}
known_ransomware_campaign_useUnknown
receipt
Source
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
Its words
Unknown
Read by
field:knownRansomwareCampaignUse
Said since
2026-10-04 23:17 UTC
Last answered
2026-10-06 15:28 UTC
What the source handed over
{
  "cveID": "CVE-2026-88779",
  "cwes": "CWE-119",
  "dateAdded": "2026-10-04",
  "dueDate": "2026-10-07",
  "forensicTriage": "Yes",
  "knownRansomwareCampaignUse": "Unknown",
  "notes": "https://support.citrix.com/support-home/kbsearch/article?articleNumber=CTX697174 ; https://community.citrix.com/techzone-blogs/110_security-updates/understanding-and-addressing-cve-2026-88779-in-citrix-netscaler-adc-and-citrix-netscaler-gateway/ ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-88779",
  "product": "NetScaler",
  "requiredAction": "Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.",
  "shortDescription": "Citrix NetScaler ADC (formerly Citrix ADC) and Citrix NetScaler Gateway (formerly Citrix Gateway) contain an improper restriction of operations within the bounds of a memory buffer vulnerability that could allow for a denial of service.",
  "vendorProject": "Citrix",
  "vulnerabilityName": "Citrix NetScaler Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer Vulnerability"
}
productNetScaler
receipt
Source
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
Its words
NetScaler
Read by
field:product
Said since
2026-10-04 23:17 UTC
Last answered
2026-10-06 15:28 UTC
What the source handed over
{
  "cveID": "CVE-2026-88779",
  "cwes": "CWE-119",
  "dateAdded": "2026-10-04",
  "dueDate": "2026-10-07",
  "forensicTriage": "Yes",
  "knownRansomwareCampaignUse": "Unknown",
  "notes": "https://support.citrix.com/support-home/kbsearch/article?articleNumber=CTX697174 ; https://community.citrix.com/techzone-blogs/110_security-updates/understanding-and-addressing-cve-2026-88779-in-citrix-netscaler-adc-and-citrix-netscaler-gateway/ ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-88779",
  "product": "NetScaler",
  "requiredAction": "Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.",
  "shortDescription": "Citrix NetScaler ADC (formerly Citrix ADC) and Citrix NetScaler Gateway (formerly Citrix Gateway) contain an improper restriction of operations within the bounds of a memory buffer vulnerability that could allow for a denial of service.",
  "vendorProject": "Citrix",
  "vulnerabilityName": "Citrix NetScaler Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer Vulnerability"
}
vendor_projectCitrix
receipt
Source
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
Its words
Citrix
Read by
field:vendorProject
Said since
2026-10-04 23:17 UTC
Last answered
2026-10-06 15:28 UTC
What the source handed over
{
  "cveID": "CVE-2026-88779",
  "cwes": "CWE-119",
  "dateAdded": "2026-10-04",
  "dueDate": "2026-10-07",
  "forensicTriage": "Yes",
  "knownRansomwareCampaignUse": "Unknown",
  "notes": "https://support.citrix.com/support-home/kbsearch/article?articleNumber=CTX697174 ; https://community.citrix.com/techzone-blogs/110_security-updates/understanding-and-addressing-cve-2026-88779-in-citrix-netscaler-adc-and-citrix-netscaler-gateway/ ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-88779",
  "product": "NetScaler",
  "requiredAction": "Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.",
  "shortDescription": "Citrix NetScaler ADC (formerly Citrix ADC) and Citrix NetScaler Gateway (formerly Citrix Gateway) contain an improper restriction of operations within the bounds of a memory buffer vulnerability that could allow for a denial of service.",
  "vendorProject": "Citrix",
  "vulnerabilityName": "Citrix NetScaler Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer Vulnerability"
}

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Citrix NetScaler Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer Vulnerability Citrix NetScaler ADC (formerly Citrix ADC) and Citrix NetScaler Gateway (formerly Citrix Gateway) contain an improper restriction of operations within the bounds of a memory buffer vulnerability that could allow for a denial of service. Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines. https://support.citrix.com/support-home/kbsearch/article?articleNumber=CTX697174 ; https://community.citrix.com/techzone-blogs/110_security-updates/understanding-and-addressing-cve-2026-88779-in-citrix-netscaler-adc-and-citrix-netscaler-gateway/ ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-88779