CVE-2024-23976: BIG-IP Appliance mode iAppsLX vulnerability

Published Feb 14, 2024
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Updated

When running in Appliance mode, an authenticated attacker assigned the Administrator role may be able to bypass Appliance mode restrictions utilizing iAppsLX templates on a BIG-IP system.  Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated

Other sources

When running in Appliance mode, an authenticated attacker assigned the Administrator role may be able to bypass Appliance mode restrictions utilizing iAppsLX templates on a BIG-IP system. A successful exploit can allow the attacker to cross a security boundary.

F5

Affected Software

37 affected componentsFixes available
F5 BIG-IP=17.1.0
17.1.1
F5 BIG-IP>=16.1.0<=16.1.3
16.1.4
F5 BIG-IP>=15.1.0<=15.1.8
15.1.9
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 Access Policy Manager=17.1.0
F5 BIG-IQ Centralized Management>=8.0.0<=8.3.0
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 Advanced Firewall Manager=17.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=15.1.0<15.1.9
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Analytics=17.1.0
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.9
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager=17.1.0
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 Application Security Manager=17.1.0
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 Domain Name System=17.1.0
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=15.1.0<15.1.9
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service=17.1.0
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.9
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager=17.1.0
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=15.1.0<15.1.9
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 Big-ip Link Controller=17.1.0
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.9
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager=17.1.0
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.9
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager=17.1.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17.1.1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.1.4
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.1.9

Event History

Feb 14, 2024
Advisory Published
via F5·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via F5·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-23976?

CVE-2024-23976 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential impact on system security.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-23976?

To mitigate CVE-2024-23976, upgrade to the latest patched version of the F5 BIG-IP software as recommended in the security advisory.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-23976?

CVE-2024-23976 affects multiple versions of the F5 BIG-IP, including versions 15.1.0 to 15.1.9, 16.1.0 to 16.1.4, and 17.1.0.

4

What are the risks associated with CVE-2024-23976?

An authenticated attacker with the Administrator role could exploit CVE-2024-23976 to bypass Appliance mode restrictions on the BIG-IP system.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-23976?

There are no confirmed workarounds for CVE-2024-23976, hence upgrading to a secure version is the only recommended approach.

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