Vulnerability identifier: #VU15465

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-15316

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
BIG-IP APM
Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances
APM Clients
Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances
BIG-IP Edge Client
Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances

Vendor: F5 Networks

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the software loads the policy library with user permission and bypassing the endpoint checks. A local attacker can bypass the endpoint checks and modify data on the target system.

Mitigation
Update BIG-IP APM to version 13.1.1.2.
Update BIG-IP APM Clients to version 7.1.7.
Update BIG-IP Edge Client to version 7170.

Vulnerable software versions

BIG-IP APM: 13.0.0 - 13.1.1

APM Clients: 7.1.5 - 7.1.6

BIG-IP Edge Client: 7101 - 7160

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External links
http://support.f5.com/csp/article/K51220077

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.