CVE-2017-6144

Description

In F5 BIG-IP PEM 12.1.0 through 12.1.2 when downloading the Type Allocation Code (TAC) database file via HTTPS, the server's certificate is not verified. Attackers in a privileged network position may be able to launch a man-in-the-middle attack against these connections. TAC databases are used in BIG-IP PEM for Device Type and OS (DTOS) and Tethering detection. Customers not using BIG-IP PEM, not configuring downloads of TAC database files, or not using HTTP for that download are not affected.

Category

7.4
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.17%
Vendor Advisory f5.com
Affected: F5 Networks, Inc. F5 BIG-IP PEM
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K81601350 mitigation vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6144?
CVE-2017-6144 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-6144?
To fix CVE-2017-6144, 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-2017-6144 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-6144 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-2017-6144?
CVE-2017-6144 affects F5 Networks, Inc. F5 BIG-IP PEM.
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