Description Preview
The vulnerability exists in BIG-IP versions 14.0.0-14.0.0.2, 13.0.0-13.1.0.5, 12.1.0-12.1.3.5, 11.6.0-11.6.3.2, and 11.2.1-11.5.6, as well as in BIG-IQ Centralized Management, BIG-IQ Cloud and Orchestration, iWorkflow, and Enterprise Manager products. When these products are licensed for Appliance Mode, administrators and resource administrators with high privilege levels can bypass Appliance Mode restrictions to overwrite critical system files. This allows attackers to overwrite critical system files, bypassing security controls that limit TMSH commands. The attack is possible with administrator or resource administrator roles when granted TMSH access.
Overview
This CVE describes a privilege escalation vulnerability in F5 Networks products that allows high-privileged attackers to overwrite critical system files, bypassing security controls.
Remediation
To remediate this vulnerability, F5 Networks recommends upgrading to a fixed software version. For affected versions, F5 has released patches that address the issue. Users are advised to apply the necessary patches as soon as possible to mitigate the risk of exploitation.
References
- CVE Details: https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-15321
- F5 Networks Advisory: https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K01067037
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- InformationInformation
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
