CVE-2023-38418: BIG-IP Edge Client for macOS vulnerability
First published: Wed Aug 02 2023(Updated: )
The BIG-IP Edge Client Installer on macOS does not follow best practices for elevating privileges during the installation process. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
Credit: f5sirt@f5.com f5sirt@f5.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-38418?
CVE-2023-38418 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
How can I fix CVE-2023-38418?
To fix CVE-2023-38418, upgrade to a version of the software that has addressed the vulnerability.
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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