#VU71877 Format string error in BIG-IP - CVE-2023-22374
Published: February 6, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU71877
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-22374
CWE-ID: CWE-134
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
BIG-IP
BIG-IP
Software vendor:
F5 Networks
F5 Networks
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a format string error within the iControl SOAP CGI process. A remote user can send specially crafted input that contains format string specifiers and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.