Advisory Published
Updated

F5-K20850144

First published: Tue Oct 10 2023(Updated: )

The BIG-IP and BIG-IQ systems do not encrypt the values of two Database (DB) variables, a password used for a proxy server connection and a RADIUS/TACACS+ shared secret.

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

  • What is the severity of F5-K20850144?

    The severity of F5-K20850144 is considered high due to the risk of sensitive credentials being exposed in plain text.

  • How do I fix F5-K20850144?

    To fix F5-K20850144, upgrade your F5 BIG-IP or BIG-IQ systems to the recommended versions where the vulnerabilities have been addressed.

  • What are the affected versions of F5-K20850144?

    F5-K20850144 affects F5 BIG-IP versions 15.1.0 to 15.1.9, 16.1.0 to 16.1.4, 17.1.0, and specific versions of BIG-IQ Centralized Management from 8.0.0 to 8.3.0.

  • What vulnerabilities does F5-K20850144 expose?

    F5-K20850144 exposes the plaintext storage of a proxy server password and a RADIUS/TACACS+ shared secret, posing a security risk.

  • Can I mitigate F5-K20850144 without upgrading?

    Mitigating F5-K20850144 without upgrading is not recommended; it is essential to upgrade to secure the sensitive information.

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