CVE-2017-6152

Description

A local user on F5 BIG-IQ Centralized Management 5.1.0-5.2.0 with the Access Manager role has privileges to change the passwords of other users on the system, including the local admin account password.

Category

6.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.07%
Vendor Advisory f5.com
Affected: F5 Networks, Inc. BIG-IQ Centralized Management
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K35195140 mitigation vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103441 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6152?
CVE-2017-6152 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-6152?
To fix CVE-2017-6152, 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-2017-6152 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-6152 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-2017-6152?
CVE-2017-6152 affects F5 Networks, Inc. BIG-IQ Centralized Management.
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