Multiple vulnerabilities in F5 BIG-IP



Published: 2018-03-23
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 5
CVE-ID CVE-2018-5505
CVE-2018-5503
CVE-2018-5502
CVE-2018-5509
CVE-2018-5504
CWE-ID CWE-264
CWE-404
CWE-20
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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BIG-IP Analytics
Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances

BIG-IP ASM
Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances

BIG-IP PEM
Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances

BIG-IP LTM
Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances

BIG-IP AFM
Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances

BIG-IP APM
Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances

BIG-IP GTM
Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances

BIG-IP AAM
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

BIG-IP DNS
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

BIG-IP Edge Gateway
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

BIG-IP Link Controller
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

BIG-IP WebAccelerator
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

BIG-IP WebSafe
Server applications / Server solutions for antivurus protection

Vendor F5 Networks

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 5 vulnerabilities.

1) Denial of service

EUVDB-ID: #VU11252

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-5505

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.

The weakness exists due to unspecified flaw. A remote attacker can cause the service to crash.

Mitigation

Update to version 13.1.0.4.

Vulnerable software versions

BIG-IP Analytics: 13.1.0 - 13.1.0.3

BIG-IP ASM: 13.1.0 - 13.1.0.3

External links

http://support.f5.com/csp/article/K23520761


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Improper resource shutdown

EUVDB-ID: #VU11253

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-5503

CWE-ID: CWE-404 - Improper Resource Shutdown or Release

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.

The weakness exists due to improper resource shutdown. A remote attacker can cause the service to crash.

Mitigation

Update to versions 13.1.0.4 or 12.1.3.2.

Vulnerable software versions

BIG-IP PEM: 12.0.0 - 13.1.0.3

External links

http://support.f5.com/csp/article/K54562183


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

3) Improper resource shutdown

EUVDB-ID: #VU11254

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-5502

CWE-ID: CWE-404 - Improper Resource Shutdown or Release

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.

The weakness exists due to improper resource shutdown. A remote attacker can cause the service to crash.

Mitigation

Update to version 13.1.0.4.

Vulnerable software versions

BIG-IP LTM: 13.0.0 - 13.1.0.3

BIG-IP AAM: 13.0.0 - 13.1.0.3

BIG-IP AFM: 13.0.0 - 13.1.0.3

BIG-IP Analytics: 13.0.0 - 13.1.0.3

BIG-IP APM: 13.0.0 - 13.1.0.3

BIG-IP ASM: 13.0.0 - 13.1.0.3

BIG-IP DNS: 13.0.0 - 13.1.0.3

BIG-IP Edge Gateway: 13.0.0 - 13.1.0.3

BIG-IP GTM: 13.0.0 - 13.1.0.3

BIG-IP Link Controller: 13.0.0 - 13.1.0.3

BIG-IP PEM: 13.0.0 - 13.1.0.3

BIG-IP WebAccelerator: 13.0.0 - 13.1.0.3

BIG-IP WebSafe: 13.0.0 - 13.1.0.3

External links

http://support.f5.com/csp/article/K43121447


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

4) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU11255

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-5509

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.

The weakness exists on the systems with a virtual server in a specific and uncommon configuration due to improper input validation. A remote attacker can send specially crafted traffic, trigger a flaw in the Traffic Management Operating System (TMOS) and cause the target Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to crash.

Mitigation

Update to version 12.1.3.2 or 13.1.0.

Vulnerable software versions

BIG-IP LTM: 12.1.0 - 13.0.0

BIG-IP AAM: 12.1.0 - 13.0.0

BIG-IP AFM: 12.1.1 - 13.0.0

BIG-IP APM: 12.1.1 - 13.0.0

BIG-IP ASM: 12.1.1 - 13.0.0

BIG-IP Link Controller: 12.1.1 - 13.0.0

BIG-IP PEM: 12.1.1 - 13.0.0

BIG-IP WebSafe: 12.1.1 - 13.0.0

External links

http://support.f5.com/csp/article/K49440608


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

5) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU11256

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-5504

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to improper input validation. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted WebSocket packet and cause the target Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to execute arbitrary code.

Mitigation

Update to version 12.1.3.2 or 13.1.0.4.

Vulnerable software versions

BIG-IP LTM: 12.1.0 - 13.1.0

BIG-IP AAM: 12.1.0 - 13.1.0

BIG-IP AFM: 12.1.1 - 13.1.0

BIG-IP APM: 12.1.1 - 13.1.0

BIG-IP ASM: 12.1.1 - 13.1.0

BIG-IP Link Controller: 12.1.1 - 13.1.0

BIG-IP PEM: 12.1.1 - 13.1.0.2

BIG-IP WebSafe: 12.1.1 - 13.1.0

BIG-IP Analytics: 13.1.0

BIG-IP DNS: 13.1.0

BIG-IP Edge Gateway: 13.1.0

BIG-IP GTM: 13.1.0

BIG-IP WebAccelerator: 13.1.0

External links

http://support.f5.com/csp/article/K11718033


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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