CVE-2015-8611: Critical severity f5 big-ip vulnerability

Published Jan 12, 2016

Updated

BIG-IP LTM, AAM, AFM, Analytics, APM, ASM, DNS, Link Controller, and PEM 12.0.0 before HF1 on the 2000, 4000, 5000, 7000, and 10000 platforms do not properly sync passwords with the Always-On Management (AOM) subsystem, which might allow remote attackers to obtain login access to AOM via an (1) expired or (2) default password.

Affected Software

9 affected components

F5 Big-ip Domain Name System=12.0.0

F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager=12.0.0

F5 Big-ip Link Controller=12.0.0

F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager=12.0.0

F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=12.0.0

F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager=12.0.0

F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager=12.0.0

F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager=12.0.0

F5 BIG-IP Analytics=12.0.0

Event History

Jan 12, 2016

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:00 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-8611?

CVE-2015-8611 has a medium severity level, indicating a moderate risk to affected systems.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8611?

To fix CVE-2015-8611, upgrade BIG-IP systems to version 12.0.0 HF1 or later to ensure proper password synchronization.

Which F5 products are affected by CVE-2015-8611?

CVE-2015-8611 affects F5 BIG-IP LTM, AAM, AFM, Analytics, APM, ASM, DNS, Link Controller, and PEM on version 12.0.0.

Can CVE-2015-8611 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2015-8611 can potentially allow remote attackers to gain unauthorized login access.

What is the specific issue in CVE-2015-8611?

The issue in CVE-2015-8611 arises from improper synchronization of passwords with the Always-On Management subsystem.