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.
This vulnerability carries a HIGH severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8, requiring local system access to exploit with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction requiring only low-level privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), integrity (unauthorized modifications), and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 4 products from f5, from f5, from apple and 1 other, organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
First disclosed in 2018, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.
2018-07-12T18:29:00.577
2024-11-21T04:09:00.290
Modified
CVSSv3.0: 7.8 (HIGH)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
3.9
6.4
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | f5 | big-ip_access_policy_manager | ≤ 7.1.6.1 | Yes |
| Application | f5 | big-ip_access_policy_manager | ≤ 11.5.6 | Yes |
| Application | f5 | big-ip_access_policy_manager | ≤ 12.1.3 | Yes |
| Application | f5 | big-ip_access_policy_manager | ≤ 13.1.0 | Yes |
| Application | f5 | big-ip_edge | ≤ 7150 | Yes |
| Operating System | apple | mac_os_x | - | No |
| Operating System | linux | linux_kernel | - | No |
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