CVE-2019-6644: Critical severity riverbed steelapp traffic manager vulnerability
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.
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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.