F5-K000139502: High severity f5 f5os vulnerability

Published May 7, 2025
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Updated

When running in appliance mode, an authenticated attacker assigned the Administrator or Resource Administrator role may be able to bypass Appliance mode restrictions utilizing system diagnostics tcpdump command utility on a F5OS-A/C system.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
F5 F5OS-A>=1.5.1<=1.5.3
1.8.0
F5 F5OS-C>=1.6.0<=1.6.2
5

Event History

May 7, 2025
Advisory Published
via F5·12:33 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of F5-K000139502?

The severity of F5-K000139502 is classified as High due to the risk of unauthorized access and potential system compromise.

2

How do I fix F5-K000139502?

To fix F5-K000139502, ensure that all users with Administrator or Resource Administrator privileges are reviewed and limit their access accordingly.

3

Who is affected by F5-K000139502?

F5-K000139502 affects authenticated users with Administrator or Resource Administrator roles on F5OS-A and F5OS-C systems.

4

What systems are impacted by F5-K000139502?

F5-K000139502 impacts F5OS-A versions from 1.5.1 to 1.5.3 and F5OS-C versions from 1.6.0 to 1.6.2.

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What is the nature of the vulnerability in F5-K000139502?

F5-K000139502 allows an authenticated attacker to bypass Appliance mode restrictions by leveraging the tcpdump command utility in F5OS.

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