CVE-2018-15332: Race Condition
First published: Thu Dec 06 2018(Updated: )
The svpn component of the F5 BIG-IP APM client prior to version 7.1.7.2 for Linux and macOS runs as a privileged process and can allow an unprivileged user to get ownership of files owned by root on the local client host in a race condition.
Credit: f5sirt@f5.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager | >=11.5.1<=11.6.3 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager | >=12.1.0<=12.1.3 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager | >=13.0.0<=13.1.1 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager | =14.0.0 | |
| F5 Big-ip Access Policy Manager Client | >=7.1.5<=7.1.7 | |
| Apple macOS | ||
| Linux Linux kernel |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-15332?
CVE-2018-15332 is a vulnerability in the svpn component of the F5 BIG-IP APM client that allows an unprivileged user to gain ownership of files owned by root on the local client host.
How is CVE-2018-15332 classified in terms of severity?
CVE-2018-15332 is classified as a high severity vulnerability.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-15332?
CVE-2018-15332 affects F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager versions between 11.5.1 and 11.6.3, versions between 12.1.0 and 12.1.3, versions between 13.0.0 and 13.1.1, and version 14.0.0.
Is macOS vulnerable to CVE-2018-15332?
No, macOS is not vulnerable to CVE-2018-15332.
Is Linux vulnerable to CVE-2018-15332?
No, Linux is not vulnerable to CVE-2018-15332.
How can I fix CVE-2018-15332?
To fix CVE-2018-15332, you should update the F5 BIG-IP APM client to version 7.1.7.2 or later.
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/description
- vendor/f5
- canonical/f5 big-ip access policy manager
- version/f5 big-ip access policy manager/11.5.1
- version/f5 big-ip access policy manager/11.6.3
- version/f5 big-ip access policy manager/12.1.0
- version/f5 big-ip access policy manager/12.1.3
- version/f5 big-ip access policy manager/13.0.0
- version/f5 big-ip access policy manager/13.1.1
- version/f5 big-ip access policy manager/14.0.0
- canonical/f5 big-ip access policy manager client
- version/f5 big-ip access policy manager client/7.1.5
- version/f5 big-ip access policy manager client/7.1.7
- vendor/apple
- canonical/apple macos
- vendor/linux
- canonical/linux linux kernel