CVE-2016-7474

Description

In some cases the MCPD binary cache in F5 BIG-IP devices may allow a user with Advanced Shell access, or privileges to generate a qkview, to temporarily obtain normally unrecoverable information.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.11%
Vendor Advisory f5.com
Affected: F5 Networks F5 BIG-IP LTM, AAM, AFM, Analytics, APM, ASM, DNS, GTM, Link Controller, PEM
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K52180214 vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97198 vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038133 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7474?
CVE-2016-7474 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-7474?
To fix CVE-2016-7474, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-7474 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-7474 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-7474?
CVE-2016-7474 affects F5 Networks F5 BIG-IP LTM, AAM, AFM, Analytics, APM, ASM, DNS, GTM, Link Controller, PEM.
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