SB2025081449 - Privilege escalation in BIG-IP APM VPN browser client for macOS



SB2025081449 - Privilege escalation in BIG-IP APM VPN browser client for macOS

Published: August 14, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025081449
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Missing support for integrity check (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-48500)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a missing file integrity check. A local user can replace the application  with a malicious package installer and escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.