Advisory Published
Updated

F5-K000140630

First published: Thu Aug 22 2024(Updated: )

NGINX Agent's config_dirs restriction feature allows a highly privileged attacker to gain the ability to write/overwrite files outside of the designated secure directory.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
F5 NGINX Agent>=2.17.0<=2.36.1
2.37.0
F5 NGINX Instance Manager>=2.3.1<=2.17.1=3
2.17.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of F5-K000140630?

    The severity of F5-K000140630 is high due to the potential for a highly privileged attacker to write or overwrite files.

  • How do I fix F5-K000140630?

    To fix F5-K000140630, upgrade to NGINX Agent version 2.37.0 or NGINX Instance Manager version 2.17.2.

  • What versions are affected by F5-K000140630?

    F5-K000140630 affects NGINX Agent versions between 2.17.0 and 2.36.1 and NGINX Instance Manager versions between 2.3.1 and 2.17.1.

  • Who is affected by F5-K000140630?

    Organizations using F5 NGINX Agent or F5 NGINX Instance Manager with the specified vulnerable versions are affected by F5-K000140630.

  • What impact does F5-K000140630 have on security?

    F5-K000140630 can lead to unauthorized file access and potential exploitation by attackers due to file write/overwrite vulnerabilities.

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