F5-K000152680: Low severity F5 BIG-IP Next SPK vulnerability

Published Jul 23, 2025
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Updated

In netstat in BusyBox through 1.37.0, local users can launch of network application with an argv[0] containing an ANSI terminal escape sequence, leading to a denial of service (terminal locked up) when netstat is used by a victim.

Affected Software

5 affected components
F5 BIG-IP Next SPK>=2.0.0<=2.0.1
F5 BIG-IP Next SPK>=1.7.0<=1.9.2
F5 BIG-IP Next CNF>=2.0.0<=2.0.1
F5 BIG-IP Next CNF>=1.1.0<=1.4.1
F5 BIG-IP Next for Kubernetes=2.0.0

Event History

Jul 23, 2025
Advisory Published
via F5·04:27 PM
Data Sourced
via F5·04:27 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of F5-K000152680?

The severity of F5-K000152680 is considered high due to its potential to cause a denial of service by locking up the terminal.

2

How do I fix F5-K000152680?

To fix F5-K000152680, update to the latest version of the affected F5 BIG-IP Next products as specified in the advisory.

3

Who is affected by F5-K000152680?

Users of specific versions of F5 BIG-IP Next SPK, CNF, and for Kubernetes are affected by F5-K000152680.

4

What causes the issue in F5-K000152680?

The issue in F5-K000152680 is caused by local users launching network applications with an argv[0] containing an ANSI terminal escape sequence.

5

Can F5-K000152680 be exploited remotely?

F5-K000152680 requires local access to exploit, making it less of a concern for remote attacks.

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