Vulnerability identifier: #VU82368
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:
CWE-ID:
CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
BIG-IP
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
Vendor: F5 Networks
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences within the unzip method in Configuration utility. A remote user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system, leading to arbitrary command execution.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
BIG-IP: 13.1.0 - 13.1.5, 14.1.0 - 14.1.5, 15.1.0 - 15.1.10, 16.1.0 - 16.1.4, 17.1.0
External links
http://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000135689
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1559/
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.