CVE-2023-22374
HIGHCVSS 8.5/10EPSS 72.65%
Last modified
CVE-2023-22374 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A format string vulnerability exists in iControl SOAP that allows an authenticated attacker to crash the iControl SOAP CGI process or, potentially execute arbitrary code. In appliance mode BIG-IP, a successful exploit of this vulnerability can allow the attacker to cross a security boundary. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated. . EPSS estimates a 72.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A format string vulnerability exists in iControl SOAP that allows an authenticated attacker to crash the iControl SOAP CGI process or, potentially execute arbitrary code. In appliance mode BIG-IP, a successful exploit of this vulnerability can allow the attacker to cross a security boundary. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 14.1.4.6, <= 14.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 15.1.5.1, <= 15.1.8 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 16.1.2.2, <= 16.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | 13.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | 17.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 14.1.4.6, <= 14.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 15.1.5.1, <= 15.1.8 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 16.1.2.2, <= 16.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | 13.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | 17.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 14.1.4.6, <= 14.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 15.1.5.1, <= 15.1.8 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 16.1.2.2, <= 16.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | 13.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | 17.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 15.1.5.1, <= 15.1.8 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 16.1.2.2, <= 16.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | 13.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | 17.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 14.1.4.6, <= 14.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 15.1.5.1, <= 15.1.8 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 16.1.2.2, <= 16.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | 13.1.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | 17.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ddos Hybrid Defender | >= 14.1.4.6, <= 14.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ddos Hybrid Defender | >= 15.1.5.1, <= 15.1.8 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ddos Hybrid Defender | >= 16.1.2.2, <= 16.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ddos Hybrid Defender | 13.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 14.1.4.6, <= 14.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 15.1.5.1, <= 15.1.8 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 16.1.2.2, <= 16.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | 17.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 15.1.5.1, <= 15.1.8 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 16.1.2.2, <= 16.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | 13.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | 17.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | >= 14.1.4.6, <= 14.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | >= 15.1.5.1, <= 15.1.8 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | >= 16.1.2.2, <= 16.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | 13.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | 17.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | >= 14.1.4.6, <= 14.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | >= 15.1.5.1, <= 15.1.8 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | >= 16.1.2.2, <= 16.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | 13.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | 17.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | >= 14.1.4.6, <= 14.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | >= 15.1.5.1, <= 15.1.8 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | >= 16.1.2.2, <= 16.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | 13.1.5 |
Showing 50 of 56 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000130415Vendor Advisory
- https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000130415Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-22374?
A format string vulnerability exists in iControl SOAP that allows an authenticated attacker to crash the iControl SOAP CGI process or, potentially execute arbitrary code. In appliance mode BIG-IP, a successful exploit of this vulnerability can allow the attacker to cross a security boundary.
Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
How severe is CVE-2023-22374?
CVE-2023-22374 has a CVSS score of 8.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 72.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-22374?
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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