CVE-2016-9251
UnknownEPSS 1.51%
Last modified
CVE-2016-9251 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In F5 BIG-IP 12.0.0 through 12.1.2, an authenticated attacker may be able to cause an escalation of privileges through a crafted iControl REST connection.. EPSS estimates a 1.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In F5 BIG-IP 12.0.0 through 12.1.2, an authenticated attacker may be able to cause an escalation of privileges through a crafted iControl REST connection.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 12.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | 12.1.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | 12.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | 12.1.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | 12.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | 12.1.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | 12.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | 12.1.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | 12.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | 12.1.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | 12.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | 12.1.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | 12.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | 12.1.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | 12.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | 12.1.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | 12.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | 12.1.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | 12.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | 12.1.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | 12.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | 12.1.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | 12.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | 12.1.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Websafe | 12.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Websafe | 12.1.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Websafe | 12.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Websafe | 12.1.2 |
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-9251?
In F5 BIG-IP 12.0.0 through 12.1.2, an authenticated attacker may be able to cause an escalation of privileges through a crafted iControl REST connection.
How severe is CVE-2016-9251?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9251 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9251?
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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