medium
5.5
CWE
434
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-15333: Malicious File Upload

First published: Fri Dec 28 2018(Updated: )

On versions 11.2.1. and greater, unrestricted Snapshot File Access allows BIG-IP system's user with any role, including Guest Role, to have access and download previously generated and available snapshot files on the BIG-IP configuration utility such as QKView and TCPDumps.

Credit: f5sirt@f5.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager>=11.2.1<=11.6.3
F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager>=13.0.0<=13.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager>=14.0.0<=14.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=11.2.1<=11.6.3
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=13.0.0<=13.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=14.0.0<=14.1.0
f5 big-ip application acceleration manager>=11.2.1<=11.6.3
f5 big-ip application acceleration manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.4
f5 big-ip application acceleration manager>=13.0.0<=13.1.1
f5 big-ip application acceleration manager>=14.0.0<=14.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=11.2.1<=11.6.3
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=12.1.0<=12.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=13.0.0<=13.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=14.0.0<=14.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=11.2.1<=11.6.3
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=13.0.0<=13.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=14.0.0<=14.1.0
f5 big-ip domain name system>=11.2.1<=11.6.3
f5 big-ip domain name system>=12.1.0<=12.1.4
f5 big-ip domain name system>=13.0.0<=13.1.1
f5 big-ip domain name system>=14.0.0<=14.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway>=11.2.1<=11.6.3
F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway>=12.1.0<=12.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway>=13.0.0<=13.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway>=14.0.0<=14.1.0
f5 big-ip fraud protection service>=11.2.1<=11.6.3
f5 big-ip fraud protection service>=12.1.0<=12.1.4
f5 big-ip fraud protection service>=13.0.0<=13.1.1
f5 big-ip fraud protection service>=14.0.0<=14.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Global Traffic Manager>=11.2.1<=11.6.3
F5 BIG-IP Global Traffic Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Global Traffic Manager>=13.0.0<=13.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Global Traffic Manager>=14.0.0<=14.1.0
f5 big-ip link controller>=11.2.1<=11.6.3
f5 big-ip link controller>=12.1.0<=12.1.4
f5 big-ip link controller>=13.0.0<=13.1.1
f5 big-ip link controller>=14.0.0<=14.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager>=11.2.1<=11.6.3
F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager>=13.0.0<=13.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager>=14.0.0<=14.1.0
F5 BIG-IP WebAccelerator>=11.2.1<=11.6.3
F5 BIG-IP WebAccelerator>=12.1.0<=12.1.4
F5 BIG-IP WebAccelerator>=13.0.0<=13.1.1
F5 BIG-IP WebAccelerator>=14.0.0<=14.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=11.2.1<=11.6.3
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=13.0.0<=13.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=14.0.0<=14.1.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-15333?

    The severity of CVE-2018-15333 is classified as critical, as it allows unauthorized access to sensitive configuration files.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-15333?

    To fix CVE-2018-15333, upgrade the BIG-IP software to the latest version where the vulnerability has been addressed.

  • What versions are affected by CVE-2018-15333?

    CVE-2018-15333 affects F5 BIG-IP versions 11.2.1 through 11.6.3 and several other versions between 12.1.0 and 14.1.0.

  • Who can exploit CVE-2018-15333?

    Any authenticated user, including those with the Guest Role, can exploit CVE-2018-15333 to access and download sensitive snapshot files.

  • What types of files are exposed due to CVE-2018-15333?

    CVE-2018-15333 exposes snapshot files such as QKView and TCPDumps that contain sensitive configuration and diagnostic information.

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