SB2021031607 - Remote authenticated command execution in BIG-IP TMUI
Published: March 16, 2021
Security Bulletin ID
SB2021031607
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) OS Command Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-22988)
The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Traffic Management User Interface (TMUI). A remote authenticated user with network access to the Configuration utility, through the BIG-IP management port or self IP addresses can send specially crafted packets to the system and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.