CVE-2018-5546
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Summary
The svpn and policyserver components of the F5 BIG-IP APM client prior to version 7.1.7.1 for Linux and macOS runs as a privileged process and can allow an unprivileged user to get ownership of files owned by root on the local client host. A malicious local unprivileged user may gain knowledge of sensitive information, manipulate certain data, or assume super-user privileges on the local client host.
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F5 Networks, Inc. | BIG-IP APM client for Linux | Prior to version 7.1.7.1 | affected |
| F5 Networks, Inc. | BIG-IP APM client for macOS | Prior to version 7.1.7.1 | affected |
Weaknesses
- Privilege Escalation
ADP Enrichment
CVE Program Container
Additional References
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K54431371
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041510
- https://github.com/mirchr/security-research/blob/master/vulnerabilities/F5/CVE-2018-5529.txt
References
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K54431371
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041510
- https://github.com/mirchr/security-research/blob/master/vulnerabilities/F5/CVE-2018-5529.txt
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