#VU52744 Input validation error in BIG-IP - CVE-2021-23012
Published: April 29, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU52744
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-23012
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
BIG-IP
BIG-IP
Software vendor:
F5 Networks
F5 Networks
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input for items used in system support functionality. A local privileged user granted either "Resource Administrator" or "Administrator" role can execute arbitrary bash commands on BIG-IP system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.