QID 378944

Date Published: 2023-10-26

QID 378944: BIG-IP Appliance Mode External Monitor Vulnerability (K41072952)

When running in Appliance mode, an authenticated user assigned the Administrator role may be able to bypass Appliance mode restrictions utilizing BIG-IP external monitor on a BIG-IP system. A successful exploit can allow the attacker to cross a security boundary

Vulnerable Component: BIG-IP All Modules

Affected Versions:
16.1.0 - 16.1.3
15.1.0 - 15.1.8
14.1.0 - 14.1.5
13.1.0 - 13.1.5

QID Detection Logic(Authenticated):
This QID checks for the vulnerable versions of F5 BIG-IP devices using the tmsh command.

A successful exploit can allow the attacker to cross a security boundary

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 8.7 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 6.5 severity.
    • Solution
    The vendor has released patch, for more information please visit: K41072952
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 378944

    CVE-2023-43746 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    K41072952 URL Logo my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K41072952
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