CVE-2024-7634: NGINX Agent Vulnerability

Published Aug 22, 2024
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Updated

NGINX Agent's "configdirs" restriction feature allows a highly privileged attacker to gain the ability to write/overwrite files outside of the designated secure directory.

Other sources

NGINX Agent's configdirs restriction feature allows a highly privileged attacker to gain the ability to write/overwrite files outside of the designated secure directory.

F5

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
F5 NGINX Agent>=2.17.0<=2.36.1
2.37.0
F5 NGINX Instance Manager>=2.3.1<=2.17.1, =3
2.17.2
F5 NGINX Agent>=2.17.0<2.37.0
F5 NGINX Instance Manager>=2.3.1<2.17.2

Event History

Aug 22, 2024
Advisory Published
via F5·06:03 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:07 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-7634?

CVE-2024-7634 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for file overwrite by a privileged attacker.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-7634?

To fix CVE-2024-7634, upgrade to NGINX Agent version 2.37.0 or later, or NGINX Instance Manager version 2.17.2 or later.

3

What vulnerability does CVE-2024-7634 address?

CVE-2024-7634 addresses a flaw in the config_dirs restriction feature of the NGINX Agent which can be exploited for unauthorized file writes.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2024-7634?

CVE-2024-7634 affects F5 NGINX Agent versions between 2.17.0 and 2.36.1 and F5 NGINX Instance Manager versions between 2.3.1 and 2.17.1.

5

What type of attack can be executed using CVE-2024-7634?

CVE-2024-7634 allows a highly privileged attacker to overwrite files outside the secure directory, posing a risk of data manipulation and loss.

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