F5-K000135040: High severity f5 big-ip access policy manager vulnerability

Published Oct 10, 2023
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Updated

An insufficient verification of data vulnerability exists in BIG-IP Edge Client Installer on macOS that may allow an attacker elevation of privileges during the installation process.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
f5 BIG-IP (APM)=17.1.0
17.1.1.1
f5 BIG-IP (APM)>=16.1.0<=16.1.4, =3
16.1.4.2
f5 BIG-IP (APM)>=15.1.0<=15.1.10, =3
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, =3
f5 APM Clients>=7.2.3<=7.2.4
7.2.4.5

Event History

Oct 10, 2023
Advisory Published
via F5·11:37 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of F5-K000135040?

The severity of F5-K000135040 is classified as high, indicating a significant risk of privilege escalation during the installation process.

2

How do I fix F5-K000135040?

To fix F5-K000135040, update the BIG-IP Edge Client Installer on macOS to the recommended versions or later provided by F5.

3

What systems are affected by F5-K000135040?

F5-K000135040 affects various versions of the BIG-IP (APM) and APM Clients, specifically versions listed in the advisory.

4

Who is affected by F5-K000135040?

Organizations using affected versions of F5 BIG-IP (APM) products on macOS are at risk from F5-K000135040.

5

What are the potential impacts of F5-K000135040?

If exploited, F5-K000135040 could allow attackers to gain elevated privileges during the installation of the affected software.

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