CVE-2019-6616
HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.60%
Last modified
CVE-2019-6616 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. On BIG-IP 14.0.0-14.1.0.1, 13.0.0-13.1.1.4, 12.1.0-12.1.4, 11.6.1-11.6.3.4, and 11.5.2-11.5.8, administrative users with TMSH access can overwrite critical system files on BIG-IP which can result in bypass of whitelist / blacklist restrictions enforced by appliance mode.. EPSS estimates a 1.60% 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, 12.1.0-12.1.4, 11.6.1-11.6.3.4, and 11.5.2-11.5.8, administrative users with TMSH access can overwrite critical system files on BIG-IP which can result in bypass of whitelist / blacklist restrictions enforced by appliance mode.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 11.5.2, < 11.5.9 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 11.6.1, < 11.6.4 |
| 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 | >= 11.5.2, < 11.5.9 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 11.6.1, < 11.6.4 |
| 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 | >= 11.5.2, < 11.5.9 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 11.6.1, < 11.6.4 |
| 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 | >= 11.5.2, < 11.5.9 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | >= 11.6.1, < 11.6.4 |
| 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 | >= 11.5.2, < 11.5.9 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | >= 11.6.1, < 11.6.4 |
| 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 | >= 11.5.2, < 11.5.9 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Webaccelerator | >= 11.6.1, < 11.6.4 |
| 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 | >= 11.5.2, < 11.5.9 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 11.6.1, < 11.6.4 |
| 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 | >= 11.5.2, < 11.5.9 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | >= 11.6.1, < 11.6.4 |
| 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 | >= 11.5.2, < 11.5.9 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 11.6.1, < 11.6.4 |
| 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 | >= 11.5.2, < 11.5.9 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | >= 11.6.1, < 11.6.4 |
| 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 |
Showing 50 of 65 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108298Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K82814400Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108298Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K82814400Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-6616?
On BIG-IP 14.0.0-14.1.0.1, 13.0.0-13.1.1.4, 12.1.0-12.1.4, 11.6.1-11.6.3.4, and 11.5.2-11.5.8, administrative users with TMSH access can overwrite critical system files on BIG-IP which can result in bypass of whitelist / blacklist restrictions enforced by appliance mode.
How severe is CVE-2019-6616?
CVE-2019-6616 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6616?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2019-6616?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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