Citrix patches 28 NetScaler flaws, one critical on default installs
CVE-2026-120868, a CVSS 9.3 memory overflow, needs no login or special feature and can crash any unpatched appliance.
Memory overflow DoS in Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway
A memory overflow while handling an authentication request in Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway can cause unpredictable or erroneous behavior or a denial of service. A local attacker can trigger it without privileges or user interaction. Availability of the affected appliance is the main impact. Citrix has not listed affected builds.
What to do: Apply Citrix's update for CVE-2026-111333. No workaround is named.
| Product | Affected |
|---|---|
| Citrix NetScaler ADC | — |
| Citrix NetScaler Gateway | — |
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Memory overflow in an authentication request can lead to unpredictable or erroneous behavior or Denial of Service in Citrix NetScaler ADC and Citrix NetScaler Gateway.
CVE-2026-120868, a CVSS 9.3 memory overflow, needs no login or special feature and can crash any unpatched appliance.
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