The svpn component of the F5 BIG-IP APM client prior to version 7.1.7 for Linux and Mac OS X runs as a privileged process and can allow an unprivileged user to assume super-user privileges on the local client host. A malicious local unprivileged user may gain knowledge of sensitive information, manipulate certain data, or disrupt service.
References
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https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K52171282 | Vendor Advisory |
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104730 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
https://github.com/mirchr/security-research/blob/master/vulnerabilities/F5/CVE-2018-5529.txt |
Configurations
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Information
Published : 2018-07-12 11:29
Updated : 2019-10-02 17:03
NVD link : CVE-2018-5529
Mitre link : CVE-2018-5529
JSON object : View
CWE
Products Affected
apple
- mac_os_x
linux
- linux_kernel
f5
- big-ip_access_policy_manager
- big-ip_edge