CVE-2019-6644
First published: Wed Sep 04 2019(Updated: )
Similar to the issue identified in CVE-2018-12120, on versions 14.1.0-14.1.0.5, 14.0.0-14.0.0.4, 13.0.0-13.1.2, and 12.1.0-12.1.4 BIG-IP will bind a debug nodejs process to all interfaces when invoked. This may expose the process to unauthorized users if the plugin is left in debug mode and the port is accessible.
Credit: f5sirt@f5.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager | >=12.1.3<=12.1.4 | |
| Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager | >=13.0.0<=13.1.2 | |
| Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager | =14.0.0 | |
| Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager | =14.1.0 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager | >=12.1.3<=12.1.4 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager | >=13.0.0<=13.1.2 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager | =14.0.0 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager | =14.1.0 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Application Acceleration Manager | >=12.1.3<=12.1.4 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Application Acceleration Manager | >=13.0.0<=13.1.2 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Application Acceleration Manager | =14.0.0 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Application Acceleration Manager | =14.1.0 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Analytics | >=12.1.3<=12.1.4 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Analytics | >=13.0.0<=13.1.2 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Analytics | =14.0.0 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Analytics | =14.1.0 | |
| F5 Access Policy Manager | >=12.1.3<=12.1.4 | |
| F5 Access Policy Manager | >=13.0.0<=13.1.2 | |
| F5 Access Policy Manager | =14.0.0 | |
| F5 Access Policy Manager | =14.1.0 | |
| F5 Application Security Manager | >=12.1.3<=12.1.4 | |
| F5 Application Security Manager | >=13.0.0<=13.1.2 | |
| F5 Application Security Manager | =14.0.0 | |
| F5 Application Security Manager | =14.1.0 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway | >=12.1.3<=12.1.4 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway | >=13.0.0<=13.1.2 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway | =14.0.0 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway | =14.1.0 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Fraud Protection Service | >=12.1.3<=12.1.4 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Fraud Protection Service | >=13.0.0<=13.1.2 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Fraud Protection Service | =14.0.0 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Fraud Protection Service | =14.1.0 | |
| Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager | >=12.1.3<=12.1.4 | |
| Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager | >=13.0.0<=13.1.2 | |
| Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager | =14.0.0 | |
| Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager | =14.1.0 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Link Controller | >=12.1.3<=12.1.4 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Link Controller | >=13.0.0<=13.1.2 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Link Controller | =14.0.0 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Link Controller | =14.1.0 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager | >=12.1.3<=12.1.4 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager | >=13.0.0<=13.1.2 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager | =14.0.0 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager | =14.1.0 | |
| F5 BIG-IP WebAccelerator | >=12.1.3<=12.1.4 | |
| F5 BIG-IP WebAccelerator | >=13.0.0<=13.1.2 | |
| F5 BIG-IP WebAccelerator | =14.0.0 | |
| F5 BIG-IP WebAccelerator | =14.1.0 | |
| F5 BIG-IP | >=12.1.3<=12.1.4 | |
| F5 BIG-IP | >=13.0.0<=13.1.2 | |
| F5 BIG-IP | =14.0.0 | |
| F5 BIG-IP | =14.1.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-6644?
CVE-2019-6644 has a medium severity rating due to the potential exposure of sensitive debug information.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6644?
To fix CVE-2019-6644, ensure that the F5 BIG-IP systems are updated to versions that are not affected, specifically versions above 14.1.0.5 and 14.0.0.4.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2019-6644?
CVE-2019-6644 affects F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager, Advanced Firewall Manager, Application Acceleration Manager, and other modules in versions 12.1.3 to 14.1.0.
What risks does CVE-2019-6644 pose to organizations?
CVE-2019-6644 could allow unauthorized users to access the debug nodejs process, potentially leading to data exposure or further exploitation.
Is CVE-2019-6644 being actively exploited?
As of now, there is no public indication that CVE-2019-6644 is actively exploited in the wild, but organizations are advised to apply patches as a precaution.
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- canonical/riverbed steelapp traffic manager
- version/riverbed steelapp traffic manager/12.1.3
- version/riverbed steelapp traffic manager/12.1.4
- version/riverbed steelapp traffic manager/13.0.0
- version/riverbed steelapp traffic manager/13.1.2
- version/riverbed steelapp traffic manager/14.0.0
- version/riverbed steelapp traffic manager/14.1.0
- canonical/f5 big-ip advanced firewall manager
- version/f5 big-ip advanced firewall manager/12.1.3
- version/f5 big-ip advanced firewall manager/12.1.4
- version/f5 big-ip advanced firewall manager/13.0.0
- version/f5 big-ip advanced firewall manager/13.1.2
- version/f5 big-ip advanced firewall manager/14.0.0
- version/f5 big-ip advanced firewall manager/14.1.0
- canonical/f5 big-ip application acceleration manager
- version/f5 big-ip application acceleration manager/12.1.3
- version/f5 big-ip application acceleration manager/12.1.4
- version/f5 big-ip application acceleration manager/13.0.0
- version/f5 big-ip application acceleration manager/13.1.2
- version/f5 big-ip application acceleration manager/14.0.0
- version/f5 big-ip application acceleration manager/14.1.0
- canonical/f5 big-ip analytics
- version/f5 big-ip analytics/12.1.3
- version/f5 big-ip analytics/12.1.4
- version/f5 big-ip analytics/13.0.0
- version/f5 big-ip analytics/13.1.2
- version/f5 big-ip analytics/14.0.0
- version/f5 big-ip analytics/14.1.0
- canonical/f5 access policy manager
- version/f5 access policy manager/12.1.3
- version/f5 access policy manager/12.1.4
- version/f5 access policy manager/13.0.0
- version/f5 access policy manager/13.1.2
- version/f5 access policy manager/14.0.0
- version/f5 access policy manager/14.1.0
- canonical/f5 application security manager
- version/f5 application security manager/12.1.3
- version/f5 application security manager/12.1.4
- version/f5 application security manager/13.0.0
- version/f5 application security manager/13.1.2
- version/f5 application security manager/14.0.0
- version/f5 application security manager/14.1.0
- canonical/f5 big-ip edge gateway
- version/f5 big-ip edge gateway/12.1.3
- version/f5 big-ip edge gateway/12.1.4
- version/f5 big-ip edge gateway/13.0.0
- version/f5 big-ip edge gateway/13.1.2
- version/f5 big-ip edge gateway/14.0.0
- version/f5 big-ip edge gateway/14.1.0
- canonical/f5 big-ip fraud protection service
- version/f5 big-ip fraud protection service/12.1.3
- version/f5 big-ip fraud protection service/12.1.4
- version/f5 big-ip fraud protection service/13.0.0
- version/f5 big-ip fraud protection service/13.1.2
- version/f5 big-ip fraud protection service/14.0.0
- version/f5 big-ip fraud protection service/14.1.0
- canonical/f5 big-ip link controller
- version/f5 big-ip link controller/12.1.3
- version/f5 big-ip link controller/12.1.4
- version/f5 big-ip link controller/13.0.0
- version/f5 big-ip link controller/13.1.2
- version/f5 big-ip link controller/14.0.0
- version/f5 big-ip link controller/14.1.0
- canonical/f5 big-ip policy enforcement manager
- version/f5 big-ip policy enforcement manager/12.1.3
- version/f5 big-ip policy enforcement manager/12.1.4
- version/f5 big-ip policy enforcement manager/13.0.0
- version/f5 big-ip policy enforcement manager/13.1.2
- version/f5 big-ip policy enforcement manager/14.0.0
- version/f5 big-ip policy enforcement manager/14.1.0
- canonical/f5 big-ip webaccelerator
- version/f5 big-ip webaccelerator/12.1.3
- version/f5 big-ip webaccelerator/12.1.4
- version/f5 big-ip webaccelerator/13.0.0
- version/f5 big-ip webaccelerator/13.1.2
- version/f5 big-ip webaccelerator/14.0.0
- version/f5 big-ip webaccelerator/14.1.0
- canonical/f5 big-ip
- version/f5 big-ip/12.1.3
- version/f5 big-ip/12.1.4
- version/f5 big-ip/13.0.0
- version/f5 big-ip/13.1.2
- version/f5 big-ip/14.0.0
- version/f5 big-ip/14.1.0