CVE-2023-41253
First published: Tue Oct 10 2023(Updated: )
When on BIG-IP DNS or BIG-IP LTM enabled with DNS Services License, and a TSIG key is created, it is logged in plaintext in the audit log. 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 Big-ip Domain Name System | >=13.1.0<=14.1.5 | |
| F5 Big-ip Domain Name System | >=15.1.0<15.1.9 | |
| F5 Big-ip Domain Name System | >=16.1.0<16.1.4 | |
| F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager | >=13.1.0<=14.1.5 | |
| F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager | >=15.1.0<15.1.9 | |
| F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager | >=16.1.0<16.1.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-41253?
CVE-2023-41253 is a vulnerability that affects BIG-IP DNS or BIG-IP LTM with DNS Services License, where a TSIG key is created and logged in plaintext in the audit log.
How severe is CVE-2023-41253?
CVE-2023-41253 has a severity rating of 5.5 (Medium).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-41253?
CVE-2023-41253 affects F5 Big-ip Domain Name System versions between 13.1.0 and 14.1.5, F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager versions between 13.1.0 and 14.1.5, F5 Big-ip Domain Name System versions between 15.1.0 and 15.1.9, and F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager versions between 15.1.0 and 15.1.9.
How can I fix CVE-2023-41253?
To fix CVE-2023-41253, upgrade to F5 Big-ip Domain Name System versions 16.1.4 or later, or F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager versions 16.1.4 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-41253?
More information about CVE-2023-41253 can be found at the following link: [https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K98334513](https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K98334513)
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- canonical/f5 big-ip domain name system
- version/f5 big-ip domain name system/13.1.0
- version/f5 big-ip domain name system/14.1.5
- version/f5 big-ip domain name system/15.1.0
- version/f5 big-ip domain name system/16.1.0
- canonical/f5 big-ip local traffic manager
- version/f5 big-ip local traffic manager/13.1.0
- version/f5 big-ip local traffic manager/14.1.5
- version/f5 big-ip local traffic manager/15.1.0
- version/f5 big-ip local traffic manager/16.1.0