CVE-2021-22980: Code Injection

Published Feb 12, 2021
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Updated

In Edge Client version 7.2.x before 7.2.1.1, 7.1.9.x before 7.1.9.8, and 7.1.x-7.1.8.x before 7.1.8.5, an untrusted search path vulnerability in the BIG-IP APM Client Troubleshooting Utility (CTU) for Windows could allow an attacker to load a malicious DLL library from its current directory. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the victim must run this utility on the Windows system. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Software Development (EoSD) are not evaluated.

Affected Software

9 affected components
F5 Access Policy Manager Clients>=7.1.5<7.1.8.5
F5 Access Policy Manager Clients>=7.1.9<7.1.9.8
F5 Access Policy Manager Clients>=7.2.1<7.2.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.3.6
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.3
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=15.1.0<=15.1.2
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=16.0.0<16.0.1.1

Event History

Feb 12, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:52 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2021-22980.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22980?

The severity of CVE-2021-22980 is high, with a severity value of 7.8.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-22980?

CVE-2021-22980 affects F5 Access Policy Manager Clients versions 7.1.5 to 7.1.8.5, 7.1.9 to 7.1.9.8, and 7.2.1 to 7.2.1.1.

4

What is the description of CVE-2021-22980?

CVE-2021-22980 is an untrusted search path vulnerability in the BIG-IP APM Client Troubleshooting Utility (CTU) for Windows that could allow an attacker to load a malicious DLL library from its current directory.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-22980?

To fix CVE-2021-22980, upgrade to Edge Client version 7.2.1.1, 7.1.9.8, or 7.1.8.5.

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