CVE-2023-42772: High severity f5 big-ip and big-iq centralized management vulnerability

Published Sep 16, 2024
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Updated

Untrusted pointer dereference in UEFI firmware for some Intel(R) reference processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Affected Software

3 affected components
F5 BIG-IP>=17.1.0<=17.1.1
F5 BIG-IP>=16.1.0<=16.1.5
F5 BIG-IP>=15.1.0<=15.1.10

Event History

Sep 16, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:38 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:38 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Oct 19, 2024
Advisory Published
via F5·12:05 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-42772?

CVE-2023-42772 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for escalation of privilege.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-42772?

To fix CVE-2023-42772, apply the latest firmware updates provided by F5 for the affected BIG-IP versions.

3

What impact does CVE-2023-42772 have on my system?

CVE-2023-42772 may allow a privileged user to gain elevated access and control over system resources.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2023-42772?

CVE-2023-42772 affects F5 BIG-IP users running versions 15.1.0 to 15.1.10, 16.1.0 to 16.1.5, and 17.1.0 to 17.1.1.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-42772?

Currently, there are no known workarounds for CVE-2023-42772, and it is recommended to upgrade to the patched versions.

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