In versions 7.1.5-7.1.8, the BIG-IP Edge Client components in BIG-IP APM, Edge Gateway, and FirePass legacy allow attackers to obtain the full session ID from process memory.
This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.7, requiring local system access to exploit with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), integrity (unauthorized modifications), and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 3 products from f5, from f5, from f5 organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2020, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2020-04-30T22:15:12.103
2024-11-21T05:34:46.727
Modified
CVSSv3.1: 6.7 (MEDIUM)
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 | ≤ 11.6.5 | Yes |
| Application | f5 | big-ip_access_policy_manager | ≤ 12.1.5 | Yes |
| Application | f5 | big-ip_access_policy_manager | ≤ 13.1.3 | Yes |
| Application | f5 | big-ip_access_policy_manager | ≤ 14.1.2 | Yes |
| Application | f5 | big-ip_access_policy_manager | ≤ 15.1.0 | Yes |
| Application | f5 | big-ip_access_policy_manager_client | ≤ 7.1.8 | Yes |
| Application | f5 | big-ip_edge_gateway | ≤ 11.6.5 | Yes |
| Application | f5 | big-ip_edge_gateway | ≤ 12.1.5 | Yes |
| Application | f5 | big-ip_edge_gateway | ≤ 13.1.3 | Yes |
| Application | f5 | big-ip_edge_gateway | ≤ 14.1.2 | Yes |
| Application | f5 | big-ip_edge_gateway | ≤ 15.1.0 | Yes |
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