F5-K000134746: High severity f5 big-ip access policy manager vulnerability
Published Aug 2, 2023
·Updated
The BIG-IP Edge Client Installer on macOS does not follow best practices for elevating privileges during the installation process.
Affected Software
6 affected componentsFixes available
F5 BIG-IP APM>=17.0.0<=17.1.0, =3
17.1.1
F5 BIG-IP APM>=16.1.0<=16.1.3, =3
16.1.4
F5 BIG-IP APM>=15.1.0<=15.1.10, =3
F5 BIG-IP APM>=14.1.0<=14.1.5, =3
F5 BIG-IP APM>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 APM Clients=7.2.3
7.2.4.3
Event History
Aug 2, 2023
Advisory Published
via F5·12:49 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of F5-K000134746?
The severity of F5-K000134746 is classified as high due to privilege escalation risks during installation.
2
How do I fix F5-K000134746?
To fix F5-K000134746, upgrade the affected software to a patched version provided by F5.
3
Which versions are affected by F5-K000134746?
F5-K000134746 affects multiple versions of BIG-IP APM, including 17.1.1, 16.1.4, and earlier versions down to 13.1.0.
4
What types of vulnerabilities does F5-K000134746 address?
F5-K000134746 addresses vulnerabilities related to improper privilege elevation during installation on macOS.
5
Is F5-K000134746 limited to macOS systems?
Yes, F5-K000134746 specifically pertains to the BIG-IP Edge Client Installer on macOS systems.