Vulnerability identifier: #VU23775

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-312

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
BIG-IP DNS
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor: F5 Networks

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to sensitive information on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected software stores password in plaintext. A remote user can use the TMOS Shell (tmsh) utility or the tsig-key configuration stanza in the "/config/bigip.conf" file and view the TSIG key secret in plain text.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

BIG-IP DNS: 13.1.0 - 15.0.1

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External links
http://support.f5.com/csp/article/K36328238

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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