CVE-2021-23022: High severity F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager vulnerability

Published Jun 10, 2021
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Updated

On version 7.2.1.x before 7.2.1.3 and 7.1.x before 7.1.9.9 Update 1, the BIG-IP Edge Client Windows Installer Service's temporary folder has weak file and folder permissions. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

Affected Software

4 affected components
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
F5 Big-ip Access Policy Manager Client>=7.1.6<=7.1.9.9
F5 Big-ip Access Policy Manager Client>=7.2.1<7.2.1.3

Event History

Jun 10, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:06 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-23022?

CVE-2021-23022 is a vulnerability that affects the BIG-IP Edge Client Windows Installer Service's temporary folder on versions 7.2.1.x before 7.2.1.3 and 7.1.x before 7.1.9.9 Update 1.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-23022?

CVE-2021-23022 has a severity rating of 7.8 out of 10, which is considered high.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-23022?

CVE-2021-23022 affects F5 Big-ip Access Policy Manager versions 11.6.1 to 11.6.5, 12.1.0 to 12.1.6, F5 Big-ip Access Policy Manager Client versions 7.1.6 to 7.1.9.9, and F5 Big-ip Access Policy Manager Client versions 7.2.1 to 7.2.1.3.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-23022?

To fix CVE-2021-23022, update your BIG-IP Edge Client Windows Installer Service to version 7.2.1.3 or later, or version 7.1.9.9 Update 1 or later.

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Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-23022?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-23022 on the F5 support website: [https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K08503505](https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K08503505)

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