CVE-2019-6609
UnknownEPSS 1.46%
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CVE-2019-6609 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Platform dependent weakness. This issue only impacts iSeries platforms. EPSS estimates a 1.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Platform dependent weakness. This issue only impacts iSeries platforms. On these platforms, in BIG-IP (LTM, AAM, AFM, Analytics, APM, ASM, DNS, Edge Gateway, FPS, GTM, Link Controller, PEM, WebAccelerator) versions 14.0.0-14.1.0.1, 13.0.0-13.1.1.3, and 12.1.1 HF2-12.1.4, the secureKeyCapable attribute was not set which causes secure vault to not use the F5 hardware support to store the unit key. Instead the unit key is stored in plaintext on disk as would be the case for Z100 systems. Additionally this causes the unit key to be stored in UCS files taken on these platforms.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | >= 12.1.2, < 12.1.4.1 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | >= 13.0.0, < 13.1.1.4 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | >= 14.0.0, < 14.1.0.2 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | 12.1.1 | Hf2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 12.1.2, < 12.1.4.1 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 13.0.0, < 13.1.1.4 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 14.0.0, < 14.1.0.2 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | 12.1.1 | Hf2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 12.1.2, < 12.1.4.1 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 13.0.0, < 13.1.1.4 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 14.0.0, < 14.1.0.2 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | 12.1.1 | Hf2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 12.1.2, < 12.1.4.1 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 13.0.0, < 13.1.1.4 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 14.0.0, < 14.1.0.2 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | 12.1.1 | Hf2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 12.1.2, < 12.1.4.1 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 13.0.0, < 13.1.1.4 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 14.0.0, < 14.1.0.2 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | 12.1.1 | Hf2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 12.1.2, < 12.1.4.1 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 13.0.0, < 13.1.1.4 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 14.0.0, < 14.1.0.2 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | 12.1.1 | Hf2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 12.1.2, < 12.1.4.1 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 13.0.0, < 13.1.1.4 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 14.0.0, < 14.1.0.2 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | 12.1.1 | Hf2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Edge Gateway | >= 12.1.2, < 12.1.4.1 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Edge Gateway | >= 13.0.0, < 13.1.1.4 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Edge Gateway | >= 14.0.0, < 14.1.0.2 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Edge Gateway | 12.1.1 | Hf2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 12.1.2, < 12.1.4.1 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 13.0.0, < 13.1.1.4 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 14.0.0, < 14.1.0.2 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | 12.1.1 | Hf2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | >= 12.1.2, < 12.1.4.1 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | >= 13.0.0, < 13.1.1.4 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | >= 14.0.0, < 14.1.0.2 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | 12.1.1 | Hf2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | >= 12.1.2, < 12.1.4.1 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | >= 13.0.0, < 13.1.1.4 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | >= 14.0.0, < 14.1.0.2 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | 12.1.1 | Hf2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | >= 12.1.2, < 12.1.4.1 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | >= 13.0.0, < 13.1.1.4 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | >= 14.0.0, < 14.1.0.2 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | 12.1.1 | Hf2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Webaccelerator | >= 12.1.2, < 12.1.4.1 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Webaccelerator | >= 13.0.0, < 13.1.1.4 | — |
Showing 50 of 52 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K18535734Vendor Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K18535734Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-6609?
Platform dependent weakness. This issue only impacts iSeries platforms. On these platforms, in BIG-IP (LTM, AAM, AFM, Analytics, APM, ASM, DNS, Edge Gateway, FPS, GTM, Link Controller, PEM, WebAccelerator) versions 14.0.0-14.1.0.1, 13.0.0-13.1.1.3, and 12.1.1 HF2-12.1.4, the secureKeyCapable attribute was not set which causes secure vault to not use the F5 hardware support to store the unit key. Instead the unit key is stored in plaintext on disk as would be the case for Z100 systems. Additionally this causes the unit key to be stored in UCS files taken on these platforms.
How severe is CVE-2019-6609?
Severity scoring for CVE-2019-6609 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6609?
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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