Vulnerability identifier: #VU52744
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
BIG-IP
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
Vendor: 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.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
BIG-IP: 16.0.0 - 16.0.1, 15.0.0 - 15.0.1.4, 15.1.0 - 15.1.2.1, 14.1.0 - 14.1.3.1, 13.1.0 - 13.1.3.6
External links
http://support.f5.com/csp/article/K04234247
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.