CVE-2018-5539
UnknownEPSS 1.78%
Last modified
CVE-2018-5539 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Under certain conditions, on F5 BIG-IP ASM 13.0.0-13.1.0.7, 12.1.0-12.1.3.5, 11.6.0-11.6.3.1, 11.5.1-11.5.6, or 11.2.1, when processing CSRF protections, the BIG-IP ASM bd process may restart and produce a core file.. EPSS estimates a 1.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Under certain conditions, on F5 BIG-IP ASM 13.0.0-13.1.0.7, 12.1.0-12.1.3.5, 11.6.0-11.6.3.1, 11.5.1-11.5.6, or 11.2.1, when processing CSRF protections, the BIG-IP ASM bd process may restart and produce a core file.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 11.5.1, <= 11.5.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 13.0.0, <= 13.1.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | 11.2.1 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104921Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K75432956Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104921Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K75432956Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-5539?
Under certain conditions, on F5 BIG-IP ASM 13.0.0-13.1.0.7, 12.1.0-12.1.3.5, 11.6.0-11.6.3.1, 11.5.1-11.5.6, or 11.2.1, when processing CSRF protections, the BIG-IP ASM bd process may restart and produce a core file.
How severe is CVE-2018-5539?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5539 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5539?
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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