CVE-2022-41617: BIG-IP Advanced WAF and ASM iControl REST vulnerability CVE-2022-41617

Published Oct 19, 2022
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Updated

In versions 16.1.x before 16.1.3.1, 15.1.x before 15.1.6.1, 14.1.x before 14.1.5.1, and 13.1.x before 13.1.5.1, When the Advanced WAF / ASM module is provisioned, an authenticated remote code execution vulnerability exists in the BIG-IP iControl REST interface.

Affected Software

8 affected components
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=13.1.0<13.1.5.1
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=14.1.0<14.1.5.1
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=15.1.0<15.1.6.1
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=16.1.0<16.1.3.1
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.5.1
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.5.1
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.6.1
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.3.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade F5 BIG-IP Advanced WAF and ASM (iControl REST) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.1.3.1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade F5 BIG-IP Advanced WAF and ASM (iControl REST) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.1.6.1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade F5 BIG-IP Advanced WAF and ASM (iControl REST) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14.1.5.1
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade F5 BIG-IP Advanced WAF and ASM (iControl REST) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13.1.5.1

Event History

Oct 19, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:19 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-41617?

CVE-2022-41617 is a remote code execution vulnerability in the BIG-IP iControl REST interface.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-41617?

Versions 16.1.x before 16.1.3.1, 15.1.x before 15.1.6.1, 14.1.x before 14.1.5.1, and 13.1.x before 13.1.5.1 of F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall and F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager are affected by CVE-2022-41617.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-41617?

CVE-2022-41617 has a severity value of 7.2, which is considered high.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-41617?

To fix CVE-2022-41617, update your F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall or F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager to version 16.1.3.1, 15.1.6.1, 14.1.5.1, or 13.1.5.1.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-41617?

More information about CVE-2022-41617 can be found at the following link: [link](https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K11830089)

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