F5-K000136185: High severity f5 big-ip access policy manager vulnerability

Published Oct 10, 2023
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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=17.1.0
F5 BIG-IP APM>=16.1.0<=16.1.4, =3
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
7.2.4.4

Event History

Oct 10, 2023
Advisory Published
via F5·10:25 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of F5-K000136185?

The severity of F5-K000136185 is considered high due to improper privilege escalation during the installation process.

2

How do I fix F5-K000136185?

To fix F5-K000136185, upgrade to a patched version of the BIG-IP Edge Client Installer as specified in the advisory.

3

Which versions are affected by F5-K000136185?

F5-K000136185 affects F5 BIG-IP APM versions 17.1.0 and versions 16.1.0 to 16.1.4, among others.

4

What products are impacted by F5-K000136185?

The products impacted by F5-K000136185 include the F5 BIG-IP APM and F5 APM Clients.

5

Is there a workaround for F5-K000136185?

Currently, there is no official workaround for F5-K000136185; updating to the latest version is recommended.

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