CVE-2023-38418: BIG-IP Edge Client for macOS vulnerability

Published Aug 2, 2023
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Updated

The BIG-IP Edge Client Installer on macOS does not follow best practices for elevating privileges during the installation process.

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
F5 BIG-IP APM>=17.0.0<=17.1.0, =3
17.1.1
F5 BIG-IP APM>=16.1.0<=16.1.3, =3
16.1.4
F5 BIG-IP APM>=15.1.0<=15.1.10, =3
F5 BIG-IP APM>=14.1.0<=14.1.5, =3
F5 BIG-IP APM>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 APM Clients=7.2.3
7.2.4.3
F5 Access Policy Manager Clients>=7.2.3<7.2.4.3
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=15.1.0<=15.1.9
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=16.1.0<=16.1.3
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=17.0.0<=17.1.0

Event History

Aug 2, 2023
Advisory Published
via F5·12:49 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-38418?

CVE-2023-38418 is a vulnerability in the BIG-IP Edge Client Installer on macOS that does not follow best practices for elevating privileges during the installation process.

2

What software versions are affected by CVE-2023-38418?

Affected software versions include F5 Access Policy Manager Clients 7.2.3 to 7.2.4.3, F5 Big-ip Access Policy Manager 13.1.0 to 13.1.5, F5 Big-ip Access Policy Manager 14.1.0 to 14.1.5, F5 Big-ip Access Policy Manager 15.1.0 to 15.1.9, F5 Big-ip Access Policy Manager 16.1.0 to 16.1.3, and F5 Big-ip Access Policy Manager 17.0.0 to 17.1.0.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-38418?

CVE-2023-38418 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-38418?

To fix CVE-2023-38418, upgrade to a version of the software that has addressed the vulnerability.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-38418?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-38418 at the following reference link: [link](https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000134746).

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