Advisory Published

F5-K06110200

First published: Tue Oct 10 2023(Updated: )

When TACACS+ audit forwarding is configured on a BIG-IP or BIG-IQ system, shared secret is logged in plaintext in the audit log.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
F5 BIG-IP and BIG-IQ Centralized Management
17.1.0
F5 BIG-IP and BIG-IQ Centralized Management>=16.1.0<=16.1.3
16.1.4
F5 BIG-IP and BIG-IQ Centralized Management>=15.1.0<=15.1.8
15.1.9
F5 BIG-IP and BIG-IQ Centralized Management>=14.1.0<=14.1.5
F5 BIG-IP and BIG-IQ Centralized Management>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 BIG-IP and BIG-IQ Centralized Management>=8.0.0<=8.3.0
8.3.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of F5-K06110200?

    The vulnerability F5-K06110200 is considered a high severity issue due to the exposure of shared secrets in plaintext.

  • How do I fix F5-K06110200?

    To resolve the F5-K06110200 vulnerability, upgrade your BIG-IP or BIG-IQ systems to the recommended versions that address this issue.

  • Which versions are affected by F5-K06110200?

    F5-K06110200 affects multiple versions of BIG-IP and BIG-IQ, specifically those prior to the patched versions 17.1.0, 16.1.4, 15.1.9, and 8.3.0.

  • What is the impact of F5-K06110200 on my environment?

    The impact of F5-K06110200 can include unauthorized access to sensitive information as the shared secret is logged in audit logs.

  • Is there a workaround for F5-K06110200 until I can update?

    As of now, F5 does not provide a specific workaround for F5-K06110200, and it is strongly advised to patch the systems as soon as possible.

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