Vulnerability identifier: #VU22975

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-6675

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
BIG-IP
Hardware solutions / Firmware
BIG-IP LTM
Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances
BIG-IP AFM
Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances
BIG-IP Analytics
Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances
BIG-IP APM
Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances
BIG-IP ASM
Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances
BIG-IP FPS
Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances
BIG-IP GTM
Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances
BIG-IP PEM
Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances
BIG-IP AAM
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
BIG-IP DNS
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
BIG-IP Link Controller
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor: F5 Networks

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in BIG-IP administrative authentication feature. A remote attacker can use LDAP, Active Directory, or Client Certificate LDAP to bypass authentication process and cause a complete compromise of the BIG-IP system.

Note: This vulnerability affects only the BIG-IP Engineering Hotfixes and does not affect any of the BIG-IP major, minor, or maintenance releases.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

BIG-IP: 15.0.1.0.33.11-ENG Hotfix - 15.0.1.0.48.11-ENG Hotfix, 14.1.0.3.0.79.6-ENG Hotfix - 14.1.2.1.0.122.4-ENG Hotfix

BIG-IP LTM: 14.1.0.3.0.79.6-ENG Hotfix - 15.0.1.0.48.11-ENG Hotfix

BIG-IP AAM: 14.1.0.3.0.79.6 ENG Hotfix - 15.0.1.0.48.11 ENG Hotfix

BIG-IP AFM: 14.1.0.3.0.79.6 ENG Hotfix - 15.0.1.0.48.11 ENG Hotfix

BIG-IP Analytics: 14.1.0.3.0.79.6-ENG Hotfix - 15.0.1.0.48.11-ENG Hotfix

BIG-IP APM: 14.1.0.3.0.79.6 ENG Hotfix - 15.0.1.0.48.11 ENG Hotfix

BIG-IP ASM: 14.1.0.3.0.79.6 ENG Hotfix - 15.0.1.0.48.11 ENG Hotfix

BIG-IP DNS: 14.1.0.3.0.79.6 ENG Hotfix - 15.0.1.0.48.11 ENG Hotfix

BIG-IP FPS: 14.1.0.3.0.79.6 ENG Hotfix - 15.0.1.0.48.11 ENG Hotfix

BIG-IP GTM: 14.1.0.3.0.79.6-ENG Hotfix - 15.0.1.0.48.11-ENG Hotfix

BIG-IP Link Controller: 14.1.0.3.0.79.6-ENG Hotfix - 15.0.1.0.48.11-ENG Hotfix

BIG-IP PEM: 14.1.0.3.0.79.6-ENG Hotfix - 15.0.1.0.48.11-ENG Hotfix

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External links
http://api-u.f5.com/support/kb-articles/K55655944?cacheFlag=false
http://support.f5.com/csp/article/K55655944?utm_source=f5support&utm_medium=RSS

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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.