F5-K000135689: Critical severity f5 big-ip vulnerability

Published Oct 10, 2023
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Updated

A directory traversal vulnerability exists in the BIG-IP Configuration utility that may allow an authenticated attacker to execute commands on the BIG-IP system. For BIG-IP systems running in Appliance mode, a successful exploit can allow the attacker to cross a security boundary.

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
F5 BIG-IP (all modules)in Appliance Mode=17.1.0
17.1.0.3
F5 BIG-IP (all modules)in Appliance Mode>=16.1.0<=16.1.4
16.1.4.1
F5 BIG-IP (all modules)in Appliance Mode>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
15.1.10.2
F5 BIG-IP (all modules)in Appliance Mode>=14.1.0<=14.1.5
14.1.5.6
F5 BIG-IP (all modules)in Appliance Mode>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 BIG-IP (all modules)in Standard Deployments=17.1.0
17.1.0.3
F5 BIG-IP (all modules)in Standard Deployments>=16.1.0<=16.1.4
16.1.4.1
F5 BIG-IP (all modules)in Standard Deployments>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
15.1.10.2
F5 BIG-IP (all modules)in Standard Deployments>=14.1.0<=14.1.5
14.1.5.6
F5 BIG-IP (all modules)in Standard Deployments>=13.1.0<=13.1.5

Event History

Oct 10, 2023
Advisory Published
via F5·10:16 AM
Data Sourced
via F5·10:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of F5-K000135689?

The severity of F5-K000135689 is significant due to its potential to allow command execution on the BIG-IP system by an authenticated attacker.

2

How do I fix F5-K000135689?

To fix F5-K000135689, upgrade your BIG-IP system to the appropriate remediation version specified by F5 for your affected software.

3

What versions are affected by F5-K000135689?

F5-K000135689 affects multiple versions of the BIG-IP system, specifically those in Appliance Mode and Standard Deployments with versions ranging from 13.1.0 to 17.1.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is F5-K000135689?

F5-K000135689 is a directory traversal vulnerability which could lead to unauthorized command execution on the system.

5

Can F5-K000135689 be exploited remotely?

F5-K000135689 requires authentication, meaning the exploit can only be executed by an authenticated attacker.

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