CVE-2018-5529
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CVE-2018-5529 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The svpn component of the F5 BIG-IP APM client prior to version 7.1.7 for Linux and Mac OS X runs as a privileged process and can allow an unprivileged user to assume super-user privileges on the local client host. A malicious local unprivileged user may gain knowledge of sensitive information, manipulate certain data, or disrupt service.. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The svpn component of the F5 BIG-IP APM client prior to version 7.1.7 for Linux and Mac OS X runs as a privileged process and can allow an unprivileged user to assume super-user privileges on the local client host. A malicious local unprivileged user may gain knowledge of sensitive information, manipulate certain data, or disrupt service.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 7.1.5, <= 7.1.6.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 11.5.1, <= 11.5.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 13.0.0, <= 13.1.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Edge | >= 7101, <= 7150 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104730Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K52171282Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104730Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K52171282Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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