Advisory Published
Updated

F5-K000137202

First published: Wed 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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
F5 BIG-IP and BIG-IQ Centralized Management>=17.1.0<=17.1.2
F5 BIG-IP and BIG-IQ Centralized Management>=16.1.0<=16.1.5
F5 BIG-IP and BIG-IQ Centralized Management>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
F5 BIG-IP and BIG-IQ Centralized Management>=14.1.0<=14.1.5
F5 BIG-IP and BIG-IQ Centralized Management>=13.1.0<=13.1.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of F5-K000137202?

    The severity of F5-K000137202 is considered high due to the potential for information disclosure.

  • How do I fix F5-K000137202?

    To fix F5-K000137202, update the BIOS firmware of affected Intel(R) processors as recommended by the vendor.

  • 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.

  • Who can exploit F5-K000137202?

    A privileged user with local access may exploit F5-K000137202 to enable information disclosure.

  • What could happen if I leave F5-K000137202 unpatched?

    If left unpatched, F5-K000137202 could allow unauthorized local users to access sensitive information.

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