Vulnerability identifier: #VU66081

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-35735

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
BIG-IP
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: F5 Networks

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improperly impose security restrictions in mcpd. An authenticated Resource Administrator or Manager can create or modify existing monitor objects in the Configuration utility and escalate privileges on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

BIG-IP: 16.1.0 - 16.1.3, 15.1.0 - 15.1.6, 14.1.0 - 14.1.5, 13.1.0 - 13.1.5

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External links
http://support.f5.com/csp/article/K13213418

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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