F5-K000137202: Medium severity f5 big-ip and big-iq centralized management vulnerability
Published Oct 11, 2023
·Updated
Improper initialization in the BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.
Affected Software
5 affected components
F5 BIG-IP>=17.1.0<=17.1.2
F5 BIG-IP>=16.1.0<=16.1.5
F5 BIG-IP>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
F5 BIG-IP>=14.1.0<=14.1.5
F5 BIG-IP>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
Event History
Oct 11, 2023
Advisory Published
via F5·03:28 PM
Data Sourced
via F5·03:28 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of F5-K000137202?
The severity of F5-K000137202 is considered high due to the potential for information disclosure.
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How do I fix F5-K000137202?
To fix F5-K000137202, update the BIOS firmware of affected Intel(R) processors as recommended by the vendor.
3
Which products are affected by F5-K000137202?
F5-K000137202 affects several versions of F5 BIG-IP, specifically versions 13.1.0 to 13.1.5, 14.1.0 to 14.1.5, 15.1.0 to 15.1.10, 16.1.0 to 16.1.5, and 17.1.0 to 17.1.2.
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Who can exploit F5-K000137202?
A privileged user with local access may exploit F5-K000137202 to enable information disclosure.
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What could happen if I leave F5-K000137202 unpatched?
If left unpatched, F5-K000137202 could allow unauthorized local users to access sensitive information.