F5-K000160295: High severity F5 F5OS-A vulnerability
Published Mar 11, 2026
·Updated
Improper Isolation or Compartmentalization in the stream cache mechanism for some Intel(R) Processors may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Affected Software
2 affected components
F5 F5OS-A>=1.8.0<=1.8.3, >=1.5.1<=1.5.4
F5 F5OS-C>=1.8.1<=1.8.2
Event History
Mar 11, 2026
Advisory Published
via F5·04:09 PM
Data Sourced
via F5·04:09 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of F5-K000160295?
The severity of F5-K000160295 is classified as important due to the potential for privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix F5-K000160295?
To fix F5-K000160295, ensure that you update your systems to the latest versions provided by F5.
3
What systems are affected by F5-K000160295?
F5-K000160295 affects specific versions of F5OS-A and F5OS-C software.
4
Who is at risk from F5-K000160295?
Authenticated users on affected systems may be at risk of escalating privileges due to this vulnerability.
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What type of vulnerability is F5-K000160295?
F5-K000160295 is categorized as an improper isolation or compartmentalization vulnerability within the stream cache mechanism.