CWE
119
Advisory Published

F5-K000141301: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Oct 01 2024(Updated: )

Heap-based buffer overflow in the pack function in Perl before 5.26.2 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large item count.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of F5-K000141301?

    F5-K000141301 is a critical vulnerability due to its ability to execute arbitrary code through a heap-based buffer overflow.

  • How do I fix F5-K000141301?

    To fix F5-K000141301, upgrade your F5 BIG-IP or BIG-IQ Centralized Management to the latest versions that are not affected by this vulnerability.

  • Which versions of F5 products are affected by F5-K000141301?

    F5-K000141301 affects specific versions of F5 BIG-IP from 15.1.0 to 15.1.10, 16.1.0 to 16.1.5, and 17.1.0 to 17.1.1, as well as versions of F5 BIG-IQ Centralized Management from 8.2.0 to 8.3.0.

  • Who can exploit the F5-K000141301 vulnerability?

    The F5-K000141301 vulnerability can be exploited by context-dependent attackers, potentially allowing them to manipulate the application under certain conditions.

  • What is a heap-based buffer overflow in relation to F5-K000141301?

    A heap-based buffer overflow in F5-K000141301 occurs when an attacker sends a large item count to the pack function, leading to memory corruption and potential code execution.

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