Vulnerability identifier: #VU71877

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-22374

CWE-ID: CWE-134

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
BIG-IP
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: 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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

BIG-IP: 17.0.0, 16.1.2.2, 15.1.5.1 - 15.1.8, 14.1.4.6 - 14.1.5, 13.1.5

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External links
http://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000130415

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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.