CVE-2016-5021: Infoleak
The iControl REST service in F5 BIG-IP LTM, AAM, AFM, Analytics, APM, ASM, Link Controller, and PEM 11.5.x before 11.5.4, 11.6.x before 11.6.1, and 12.x before 12.0.0 HF3; BIG-IP DNS 12.x before 12.0.0 HF3; BIG-IP GTM 11.5.x before 11.5.4 and 11.6.x before 11.6.1; BIG-IQ Cloud and Security 4.0.0 through 4.5.0; BIG-IQ Device 4.2.0 through 4.5.0; BIG-IQ ADC 4.5.0; BIG-IQ Centralized Management 4.6.0; and BIG-IQ Cloud and Orchestration 1.0.0 allows remote authenticated administrators to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-5021?
CVE-2016-5021 has a CVSS score indicating a high severity vulnerability that can potentially allow unauthorized access.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5021?
To fix CVE-2016-5021, upgrade to the latest patched versions of the affected F5 products as specified by the vendor.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5021?
CVE-2016-5021 affects several F5 products, including versions of BIG-IP LTM, AAM, AFM, and others.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-5021?
CVE-2016-5021 is a vulnerability in the iControl REST service that could allow unauthenticated access.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-5021?
There are no official workarounds for CVE-2016-5021; upgrading to secure versions is the recommended mitigation.