CVE-2023-22374: iControl SOAP vulnerability

Published Feb 1, 2023
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Updated

A format string vulnerability exists in iControl SOAP that allows an authenticated attacker to crash the iControl SOAP CGI process or, potentially execute arbitrary code. In appliance mode BIG-IP, a successful exploit of this vulnerability can allow the attacker to cross a security boundary.

Affected Software

61 affected componentsFixes available
F5 BIG-IP=17.0.0
17.1.0
F5 BIG-IP>=16.1.2.2<=16.1.3
16.1.3.4
F5 BIG-IP>=15.1.5.1<=15.1.8
15.1.8.2
F5 BIG-IP>=14.1.4.6<=14.1.5
14.1.5.4
F5 BIG-IP=13.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=14.1.4.6<=14.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=15.1.5.1<=15.1.8
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=16.1.2.2<=16.1.3
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager=13.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager=17.0.0
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=14.1.4.6<=14.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=15.1.5.1<=15.1.8
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=16.1.2.2<=16.1.3
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=13.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=17.0.0
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=14.1.4.6<=14.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=15.1.5.1<=15.1.8
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=16.1.2.2<=16.1.3
F5 BIG-IP Analytics=13.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Analytics=17.0.0
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=15.1.5.1<=15.1.8
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=16.1.2.2<=16.1.3
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager=17.0.0
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=14.1.4.6<=14.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=15.1.5.1<=15.1.8
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=16.1.2.2<=16.1.3
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager=13.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager=17.0.0
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=14.1.4.6<=14.1.5
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=15.1.5.1<=15.1.8
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=16.1.2.2<=16.1.3
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=14.1.4.6<=14.1.5
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=15.1.5.1<=15.1.8
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=16.1.2.2<=16.1.3
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System=17.0.0
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=15.1.5.1<=15.1.8
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=16.1.2.2<=16.1.3
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service=17.0.0
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=14.1.4.6<=14.1.5
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=15.1.5.1<=15.1.8
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=16.1.2.2<=16.1.3
F5 Big-ip Link Controller=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Link Controller=17.0.0
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=14.1.4.6<=14.1.5
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=15.1.5.1<=15.1.8
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=16.1.2.2<=16.1.3
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager=17.0.0
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=14.1.4.6<=14.1.5
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=15.1.5.1<=15.1.8
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=16.1.2.2<=16.1.3
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager=17.0.0
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator>=14.1.4.6<=14.1.5
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator>=15.1.5.1<=15.1.8
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator>=16.1.2.2<=16.1.3
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator=13.1.5
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator=17.0.0

Event History

Feb 1, 2023
Advisory Published
via F5·01:14 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:54 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-22374?

CVE-2023-22374 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to crash processes or execute arbitrary code.

2

Which F5 BIG-IP versions are affected by CVE-2023-22374?

CVE-2023-22374 affects multiple versions of F5 BIG-IP, including versions 13.1.5, 14.1.4.6 to 14.1.5, 15.1.5.1 to 15.1.8, 16.1.2.2 to 16.1.3, and 17.0.0.

3

How do I fix CVE-2023-22374?

To remediate CVE-2023-22374, upgrade to the patched versions provided by F5, including 17.1.0, 16.1.3.4, 15.1.8.2, and 14.1.5.4.

4

What types of attacks can CVE-2023-22374 enable?

CVE-2023-22374 allows an authenticated attacker to cause denial of service by crashing the iControl SOAP CGI process or potentially executing arbitrary code.

5

Is user authentication required to exploit CVE-2023-22374?

Yes, the attacker must be authenticated to exploit CVE-2023-22374.

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