Missing Authentication for Critical Function in BIG-IP - CVE-2024-45844
Published: October 16, 2024 / Updated: October 18, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU98758
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-45844
CWE-ID: CWE-306
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to missing authentication for critical function within the BIG-IP monitor functionality. A remote user with access to the Configuration utility or TMOS Shell (tmsh) can escalate privileges and compromise the BIG-IP system.
Affected software
BIG-IP
How to mitigate CVE-2024-45844
Install updates from vendor's website.
BIG-IP - addressed in versions 15.1.10.5, 16.1.5, 17.1.1.4