What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-28742.

What is the severity level of CVE-2023-28742?

The severity level of CVE-2023-28742 is high.

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-28742?

The affected software versions are F5 Big-ip Domain Name System versions 13.1.0 to 13.1.5, 14.1.0 to 14.1.5.3, 15.1.0 to 15.1.8.1, 16.1.0 to 16.1.3.3, and 17.0.0 to 17.1.0.

Is an authentication required for exploiting CVE-2023-28742?

Yes, an authentication is required for exploiting CVE-2023-28742.

How can I fix CVE-2023-28742?

To fix CVE-2023-28742, apply the necessary security patches provided by F5 Networks or upgrade to a non-vulnerable version of the F5 Big-ip Domain Name System software.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-28742

high

8.8

CWE

3/5/2023

2/8/2024

CVE-2023-28742: BIG-IP iQuery mesh vulnerability

First published: Wed May 03 2023(Updated: )

When DNS is provisioned, an authenticated remote command execution vulnerability exists in DNS iQuery mesh. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

Credit: f5sirt@f5.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System	>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System	>=14.1.0<14.1.5.4
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System	>=15.1.0<15.1.8.2
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System	>=16.1.0<16.1.3.4
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System	>=17.0.0<17.1.0.1

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Reference Links

https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000132972

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-28742.
What is the severity level of CVE-2023-28742?
The severity level of CVE-2023-28742 is high.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-28742?
The affected software versions are F5 Big-ip Domain Name System versions 13.1.0 to 13.1.5, 14.1.0 to 14.1.5.3, 15.1.0 to 15.1.8.1, 16.1.0 to 16.1.3.3, and 17.0.0 to 17.1.0.
Is an authentication required for exploiting CVE-2023-28742?
Yes, an authentication is required for exploiting CVE-2023-28742.
How can I fix CVE-2023-28742?
To fix CVE-2023-28742, apply the necessary security patches provided by F5 Networks or upgrade to a non-vulnerable version of the F5 Big-ip Domain Name System software.

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