F5-K000140963
First published: Fri Sep 06 2024(Updated: )
An improper link resolution flaw can occur while extracting an archive leading to changing modes, times, access control lists, and flags of a file outside of the archive. An attacker may provide a malicious archive to a victim user, who would trigger this flaw when trying to extract the archive. A local attacker may use this flaw to gain more privileges in a system.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| F5 BIG-IP and BIG-IQ Centralized Management | >=17.1.0<=17.1.1 | |
| 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 | >=8.2.0<=8.3.0 | |
| F5 Traffix Systems Signaling Delivery Controller | =5.2.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of F5-K000140963?
The severity of F5-K000140963 is considered high due to the potential for an attacker to exploit the improper link resolution flaw.
How do I fix F5-K000140963?
To fix F5-K000140963, users should upgrade to the patched versions of F5 BIG-IP, BIG-IQ Centralized Management, or Traffix SDC as recommended in the security advisory.
What systems are affected by F5-K000140963?
F5-K000140963 affects specific versions of F5 BIG-IP, BIG-IQ Centralized Management, and Traffix Systems Signaling Delivery Controller.
What type of vulnerability is F5-K000140963?
F5-K000140963 is classified as an improper link resolution vulnerability that can allow unauthorized changes to files outside of the archive.
What is the potential impact of F5-K000140963?
The potential impact of F5-K000140963 includes permission changes, malicious access control modifications, and unauthorized file alterations.
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- canonical/f5 big-ip and big-iq centralized management
- version/f5 big-ip and big-iq centralized management/17.1.0
- version/f5 big-ip and big-iq centralized management/17.1.1
- version/f5 big-ip and big-iq centralized management/16.1.0
- version/f5 big-ip and big-iq centralized management/16.1.5
- version/f5 big-ip and big-iq centralized management/15.1.0
- version/f5 big-ip and big-iq centralized management/15.1.10
- version/f5 big-ip and big-iq centralized management/8.2.0
- version/f5 big-ip and big-iq centralized management/8.3.0
- canonical/f5 traffix systems signaling delivery controller
- version/f5 traffix systems signaling delivery controller/5.2.0