SB2021030501 - Remote code execution in BIND in multiple F5 BIG-IP products 



SB2021030501 - Remote code execution in BIND in multiple F5 BIG-IP products

Published: March 5, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021030501
Severity
High
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8625)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the SPNEGO implementation in the GSS-TSIG extension. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted DNS request to the server, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.