CVE-2016-9250
UnknownEPSS 0.90%
Last modified
CVE-2016-9250 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In F5 BIG-IP 11.2.1, 11.4.0 through 11.6.1, and 12.0.0 through 12.1.2, an unauthenticated user with access to the control plane may be able to delete arbitrary files through an undisclosed mechanism.. EPSS estimates a 0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In F5 BIG-IP 11.2.1, 11.4.0 through 11.6.1, and 12.0.0 through 12.1.2, an unauthenticated user with access to the control plane may be able to delete arbitrary files through an undisclosed mechanism.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | 11.2.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | 11.4.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | 11.4.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | 11.5.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | 11.5.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | 11.5.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | 11.5.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | 11.5.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | 11.6.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | 11.6.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | 12.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | 12.1.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | 12.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | 12.1.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | 11.4.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | 11.4.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | 11.5.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | 11.5.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | 11.5.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | 11.5.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | 11.5.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | 11.6.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | 11.6.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | 12.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | 12.1.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | 12.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | 12.1.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | 11.2.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | 11.4.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | 11.4.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | 11.5.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | 11.5.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | 11.5.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | 11.5.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | 11.5.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | 11.6.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | 11.6.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | 12.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | 12.1.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | 12.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | 12.1.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | 11.2.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | 11.4.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | 11.4.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | 11.5.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | 11.5.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | 11.5.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | 11.5.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | 11.5.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | 11.6.0 |
Showing 50 of 134 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K55792317Vendor Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K55792317Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-9250?
In F5 BIG-IP 11.2.1, 11.4.0 through 11.6.1, and 12.0.0 through 12.1.2, an unauthenticated user with access to the control plane may be able to delete arbitrary files through an undisclosed mechanism.
How severe is CVE-2016-9250?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9250 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9250?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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