CVE-2019-6644
CRITICALCVSS 9.4/10EPSS 1.40%
Last modified
CVE-2019-6644 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Similar to the issue identified in CVE-2018-12120, on versions 14.1.0-14.1.0.5, 14.0.0-14.0.0.4, 13.0.0-13.1.2, and 12.1.0-12.1.4 BIG-IP will bind a debug nodejs process to all interfaces when invoked. This may expose the process to unauthorized users if the plugin is left in debug mode and the port is accessible.. EPSS estimates a 1.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Similar to the issue identified in CVE-2018-12120, on versions 14.1.0-14.1.0.5, 14.0.0-14.0.0.4, 13.0.0-13.1.2, and 12.1.0-12.1.4 BIG-IP will bind a debug nodejs process to all interfaces when invoked. This may expose the process to unauthorized users if the plugin is left in debug mode and the port is accessible.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | >= 12.1.3, <= 12.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | >= 13.0.0, <= 13.1.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | 14.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | 14.1.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 12.1.3, <= 12.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 13.0.0, <= 13.1.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | 14.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | 14.1.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 12.1.3, <= 12.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 13.0.0, <= 13.1.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | 14.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | 14.1.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 12.1.3, <= 12.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 13.0.0, <= 13.1.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | 14.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | 14.1.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 12.1.3, <= 12.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 13.0.0, <= 13.1.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | 14.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | 14.1.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 12.1.3, <= 12.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 13.0.0, <= 13.1.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | 14.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | 14.1.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Edge Gateway | >= 12.1.3, <= 12.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Edge Gateway | >= 13.0.0, <= 13.1.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Edge Gateway | 14.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Edge Gateway | 14.1.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 12.1.3, <= 12.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 13.0.0, <= 13.1.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | 14.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | 14.1.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | >= 12.1.3, <= 12.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | >= 13.0.0, <= 13.1.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | 14.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | 14.1.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | >= 12.1.3, <= 12.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | >= 13.0.0, <= 13.1.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | 14.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | 14.1.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | >= 12.1.3, <= 12.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | >= 13.0.0, <= 13.1.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | 14.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | 14.1.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Webaccelerator | >= 12.1.3, <= 12.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Webaccelerator | >= 13.0.0, <= 13.1.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Webaccelerator | 14.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Webaccelerator | 14.1.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 12.1.3, <= 12.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 13.0.0, <= 13.1.2 |
Showing 50 of 52 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K75532331Vendor Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K75532331Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-6644?
Similar to the issue identified in CVE-2018-12120, on versions 14.1.0-14.1.0.5, 14.0.0-14.0.0.4, 13.0.0-13.1.2, and 12.1.0-12.1.4 BIG-IP will bind a debug nodejs process to all interfaces when invoked. This may expose the process to unauthorized users if the plugin is left in debug mode and the port is accessible.
How severe is CVE-2019-6644?
CVE-2019-6644 has a CVSS score of 9.4/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6644?
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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