CVE-2016-3686: Infoleak
First published: Wed Apr 13 2016(Updated: )
The Single Sign-On (SSO) feature in F5 BIG-IP APM 11.x before 11.6.0 HF6 and BIG-IP Edge Gateway 11.0.0 through 11.3.0 might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive SessionId information by leveraging access to the Location HTTP header in a redirect.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway | =11.0.0 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway | =11.1.0 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway | =11.2.0 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway | =11.2.1 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway | =11.3.0 | |
| F5 Access Policy Manager | =11.0.0 | |
| F5 Access Policy Manager | =11.1.0 | |
| F5 Access Policy Manager | =11.2.0 | |
| F5 Access Policy Manager | =11.2.1 | |
| F5 Access Policy Manager | =11.3.0 | |
| F5 Access Policy Manager | =11.4.0 | |
| F5 Access Policy Manager | =11.4.1 | |
| F5 Access Policy Manager | =11.5.0 | |
| F5 Access Policy Manager | =11.5.1 | |
| F5 Access Policy Manager | =11.5.2 | |
| F5 Access Policy Manager | =11.5.3 | |
| F5 Access Policy Manager | =11.5.4 | |
| F5 Access Policy Manager | =11.6.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-3686?
CVE-2016-3686 has a medium severity rating due to potential exposure of sensitive SessionId information.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3686?
To fix CVE-2016-3686, upgrade your F5 BIG-IP APM to version 11.6.0 HF6 or later.
Which versions of F5 BIG-IP are affected by CVE-2016-3686?
CVE-2016-3686 affects F5 BIG-IP APM versions prior to 11.6.0 HF6 and BIG-IP Edge Gateway versions 11.0.0 to 11.3.0.
What types of attacks are possible due to CVE-2016-3686?
Exploitation of CVE-2016-3686 allows remote attackers to capture sensitive SessionId information through manipulated Location HTTP headers.
When was CVE-2016-3686 disclosed?
CVE-2016-3686 was publicly disclosed in 2016.
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