Security restrictions bypass in F5 BIG-IP APM and APM Clients

1) Origin validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU89329

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-28883

CWE-ID: CWE-346 - Origin Validation Error

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass endpoint inspection.

The vulnerability exists due to origin validation error in the BIG-IP APM browser network access VPN client. A remote attacker with ability to perform MitM attack can bypass endpoint inspection and establish a network access (VPN) connection with a BIG-IP APM system.

This vulnerability specifically affects the BIG-IP APM browser network access VPN client when the BIG-IP APM access policy is configured with an endpoint inspection item in the Visual Policy Editor (VPE), Endpoint Security (client or server).

BIG-IP Edge Client/F5 Access/CLI and other clients are not affected.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

BIG-IP APM: before 17.1.1

APM Clients: before 7.2.4.4

External links

http://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000138744

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.