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CVE-2019-6618

UnknownEPSS 0.89%

Last modified

CVE-2019-6618 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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, users with the Resource Administrator role can modify sensitive portions of the filesystem if provided Advanced Shell Access, such as editing /etc/passwd. This allows modifications to user objects and is contrary to our definition for the Resource Administrator (RA) role restrictions.. EPSS estimates a 0.89% 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, users with the Resource Administrator role can modify sensitive portions of the filesystem if provided Advanced Shell Access, such as editing /etc/passwd. This allows modifications to user objects and is contrary to our definition for the Resource Administrator (RA) role restrictions.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.89%

54.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
F5Big-Ip Access Policy Manager>= 11.5.2, <= 11.5.8
F5Big-Ip Access Policy Manager>= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.3.4
F5Big-Ip Access Policy Manager>= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.4
F5Big-Ip Access Policy Manager>= 13.0.0, <= 13.1.1.4
F5Big-Ip Access Policy Manager>= 14.0.0, <= 14.1.0.1
F5Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager>= 11.5.2, <= 11.5.8
F5Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager>= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.3.4
F5Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager>= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.4
F5Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager>= 13.0.0, <= 13.1.1.4
F5Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager>= 14.0.0, <= 14.1.0.1
F5Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager>= 11.5.2, <= 11.5.8
F5Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager>= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.3.4
F5Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager>= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.4
F5Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager>= 13.0.0, <= 13.1.1.4
F5Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager>= 14.0.0, <= 14.1.0.1
F5Big-Ip Link Controller>= 11.5.2, <= 11.5.8
F5Big-Ip Link Controller>= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.3.4
F5Big-Ip Link Controller>= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.4
F5Big-Ip Link Controller>= 13.0.0, <= 13.1.1.4
F5Big-Ip Link Controller>= 14.0.0, <= 14.1.0.1
F5Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager>= 11.5.2, <= 11.5.8
F5Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager>= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.3.4
F5Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager>= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.4
F5Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager>= 13.0.0, <= 13.1.1.4
F5Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager>= 14.0.0, <= 14.1.0.1
F5Big-Ip Webaccelerator>= 11.5.2, <= 11.5.8
F5Big-Ip Webaccelerator>= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.3.4
F5Big-Ip Webaccelerator>= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.4
F5Big-Ip Webaccelerator>= 13.0.0, <= 13.1.1.4
F5Big-Ip Webaccelerator>= 14.0.0, <= 14.1.0.1
F5Big-Ip Application Security Manager>= 11.5.2, <= 11.5.8
F5Big-Ip Application Security Manager>= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.3.4
F5Big-Ip Application Security Manager>= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.4
F5Big-Ip Application Security Manager>= 13.0.0, <= 13.1.1.4
F5Big-Ip Application Security Manager>= 14.0.0, <= 14.1.0.1
F5Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager>= 11.5.2, <= 11.5.8
F5Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager>= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.3.4
F5Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager>= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.4
F5Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager>= 13.0.0, <= 13.1.1.4
F5Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager>= 14.0.0, <= 14.1.0.1
F5Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service>= 11.5.2, <= 11.5.8
F5Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service>= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.3.4
F5Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service>= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.4
F5Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service>= 13.0.0, <= 13.1.1.4
F5Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service>= 14.0.0, <= 14.1.0.1
F5Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager>= 11.5.2, <= 11.5.8
F5Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager>= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.3.4
F5Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager>= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.4
F5Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager>= 13.0.0, <= 13.1.1.4
F5Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager>= 14.0.0, <= 14.1.0.1

Showing 50 of 65 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

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Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-6618?
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, users with the Resource Administrator role can modify sensitive portions of the filesystem if provided Advanced Shell Access, such as editing /etc/passwd. This allows modifications to user objects and is contrary to our definition for the Resource Administrator (RA) role restrictions.
How severe is CVE-2019-6618?
Severity scoring for CVE-2019-6618 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6618?
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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Source: NVD / NIST