CVE-2023-43746
First published: Tue Oct 10 2023(Updated: )
When running in Appliance mode, an authenticated user assigned the Administrator role may be able to bypass Appliance mode restrictions, utilizing BIG-IP external monitor on a BIG-IP system. A successful exploit can allow the attacker to cross a security boundary. 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 Access Policy Manager | >=13.1.0<=14.1.5 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager | >=15.1.0<15.1.9 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager | >=16.1.0<16.1.4 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager | >=13.1.0<=14.1.5 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager | >=15.1.0<15.1.9 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager | >=16.1.0<16.1.4 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager | >=13.1.0<=14.1.5 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager | >=15.1.0<15.1.9 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager | >=16.1.0<16.1.4 | |
| 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-2023-43746?
CVE-2023-43746 is a vulnerability that allows an authenticated user with the Administrator role in Appliance mode to bypass restrictions on a BIG-IP system, potentially crossing a security boundary.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-43746?
CVE-2023-43746 affects F5 Big-ip Access Policy Manager versions 13.1.0 to 14.1.5, F5 Big-ip Advanced Firewall Manager versions 13.1.0 to 14.1.5, F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager versions 13.1.0 to 14.1.5, F5 Big-ip Domain Name System versions 13.1.0 to 14.1.5, and F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager versions 13.1.0 to 14.1.5.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-43746?
CVE-2023-43746 has a severity value of 8.7, which is considered high.
How can I fix CVE-2023-43746?
To fix CVE-2023-43746, update to a version of F5 software that is not affected by this vulnerability.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-43746?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-43746 at the following link: [https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K41072952](https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K41072952)
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- canonical/f5 big-ip advanced firewall manager
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- version/f5 big-ip advanced firewall manager/15.1.0
- version/f5 big-ip advanced firewall manager/16.1.0
- canonical/f5 big-ip application security manager
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- canonical/f5 big-ip domain name system
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- canonical/f5 big-ip local traffic manager
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- version/f5 big-ip local traffic manager/16.1.0