CVE-2019-6649: Critical severity f5 application security manager vulnerability

Published Sep 20, 2019
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Updated

F5 BIG-IP 15.0.0, 14.1.0-14.1.0.6, 14.0.0-14.0.0.5, 13.0.0-13.1.1.5, 12.1.0-12.1.4.1, 11.6.0-11.6.4, and 11.5.1-11.5.9 and Enterprise Manager 3.1.1 may expose sensitive information and allow the system configuration to be modified when using non-default ConfigSync settings.

Affected Software

92 affected components
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=11.5.2<=11.5.9
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.4
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager=14.0.0
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager=14.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager=15.0.0
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=11.5.2<=11.5.9
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.4
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.4
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.1
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager=14.0.0
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager=14.1.0
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager=15.0.0
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=11.5.2<=11.5.9
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.4
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=14.0.0
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=14.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=15.0.0
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=11.5.2<=11.5.9
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=11.6.1<=11.6.4
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=12.1.0<=12.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=13.1.0<=13.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Analytics=14.0.0
F5 BIG-IP Analytics=14.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Analytics=15.0.0
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=11.5.2<=11.5.9
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.4
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager=14.0.0
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager=14.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager=15.0.0
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=11.5.2<=11.5.9
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=11.6.1<=11.6.4
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=12.1.0<=12.1.4
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=13.1.0<=13.1.1
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System=14.0.0
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System=14.1.0
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System=15.0.0
F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway>=11.5.2<=11.5.9
F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway>=11.6.1<=11.6.4
F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway>=12.1.0<=12.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway>=13.1.0<=13.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway=14.0.0
F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway=14.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway=15.0.0
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=11.5.2<=11.5.9
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=11.6.1<=11.6.4
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=12.1.0<=12.1.4
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=13.1.0<=13.1.1
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service=14.0.0
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service=14.1.0
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service=15.0.0
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=11.5.2<=11.5.9
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.4
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.4
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.1
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager=14.0.0
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager=14.1.0
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager=15.0.0
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=11.5.2<=11.5.9
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=11.6.1<=11.6.4
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=12.1.0<=12.1.4
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=13.1.0<=13.1.1
F5 Big-ip Link Controller=14.0.0
F5 Big-ip Link Controller=14.1.0
F5 Big-ip Link Controller=15.0.0
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=11.5.2<=11.5.9
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.4
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.4
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.1
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager=14.0.0
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager=14.1.0
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager=15.0.0
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator>=11.5.2<=11.5.9
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator>=11.6.1<=11.6.4
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator>=12.1.0<=12.1.4
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator>=13.1.0<=13.1.1
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator=14.0.0
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator=14.1.0
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator=15.0.0
F5 Big-ip Enterprise Manager=3.1.1
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=11.5.2<=11.5.9
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.4
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.4
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.1
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager=14.0.0
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager=14.1.0
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager=15.0.0

Event History

Sep 20, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:52 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-6649?

CVE-2019-6649 has been rated as high severity due to its potential for sensitive information exposure and unauthorized system configuration changes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-6649?

To fix CVE-2019-6649, ensure that default ConfigSync settings are in place and apply the recommended software updates provided by F5.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2019-6649?

CVE-2019-6649 affects F5 BIG-IP versions 11.5.2 to 15.0.0, as well as Enterprise Manager version 3.1.1.

4

What impact does CVE-2019-6649 have on my F5 BIG-IP systems?

If exploited, CVE-2019-6649 could allow attackers to view sensitive information and modify system configurations, increasing security risks.

5

What steps should I take to secure my F5 BIG-IP against CVE-2019-6649?

To secure your F5 BIG-IP systems against CVE-2019-6649, review your ConfigSync settings and apply any available patches or updates from F5.

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