CVE-2019-6614
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.44%
Last modified
CVE-2019-6614 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. On BIG-IP 14.0.0-14.1.0.1, 13.0.0-13.1.1.4, and 12.1.0-12.1.4, internal methods used to prevent arbitrary file overwrites in Appliance Mode were not fully effective. An authenticated attacker with a high privilege level may be able to bypass protections implemented in appliance mode to overwrite arbitrary system files.. EPSS estimates a 1.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
On BIG-IP 14.0.0-14.1.0.1, 13.0.0-13.1.1.4, and 12.1.0-12.1.4, internal methods used to prevent arbitrary file overwrites in Appliance Mode were not fully effective. An authenticated attacker with a high privilege level may be able to bypass protections implemented in appliance mode to overwrite arbitrary system files.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 12.1.0, < 12.1.4.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 13.0.0, < 13.1.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 14.0.0, < 14.1.0.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 12.1.0, < 12.1.4.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 13.0.0, < 13.1.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 14.0.0, < 14.1.0.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 12.1.0, < 12.1.4.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 13.0.0, < 13.1.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 14.0.0, < 14.1.0.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | >= 12.1.0, < 12.1.4.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | >= 13.0.0, < 13.1.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | >= 14.0.0, < 14.1.0.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | >= 12.1.0, < 12.1.4.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | >= 13.0.0, < 13.1.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | >= 14.0.0, < 14.1.0.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Webaccelerator | >= 12.1.0, < 12.1.4.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Webaccelerator | >= 13.0.0, < 13.1.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Webaccelerator | >= 14.0.0, < 14.1.0.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 12.1.0, < 12.1.4.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 13.0.0, < 13.1.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 14.0.0, < 14.1.0.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | >= 12.1.0, < 12.1.4.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | >= 13.0.0, < 13.1.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | >= 14.0.0, < 14.1.0.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 12.1.0, < 12.1.4.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 13.0.0, < 13.1.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 14.0.0, < 14.1.0.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | >= 12.1.0, < 12.1.4.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | >= 13.0.0, < 13.1.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | >= 14.0.0, < 14.1.0.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 12.1.0, < 12.1.4.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 13.0.0, < 13.1.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 14.0.0, < 14.1.0.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Edge Gateway | >= 12.1.0, < 12.1.4.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Edge Gateway | >= 13.0.0, < 13.1.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Edge Gateway | >= 14.0.0, < 14.1.0.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 12.1.0, < 12.1.4.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 13.0.0, < 13.1.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 14.0.0, < 14.1.0.2 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108297Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K46524395Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108297Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K46524395Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-6614?
On BIG-IP 14.0.0-14.1.0.1, 13.0.0-13.1.1.4, and 12.1.0-12.1.4, internal methods used to prevent arbitrary file overwrites in Appliance Mode were not fully effective. An authenticated attacker with a high privilege level may be able to bypass protections implemented in appliance mode to overwrite arbitrary system files.
How severe is CVE-2019-6614?
CVE-2019-6614 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6614?
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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