CVE-2017-6157

Description

In F5 BIG-IP LTM, AAM, AFM, Analytics, APM, ASM, DNS, GTM, Link Controller, PEM and Websafe software version 12.0.0 to 12.1.1, 11.6.0 to 11.6.1, 11.5.0 - 11.5.4, virtual servers with a configuration using the HTTP Explicit Proxy functionality and/or SOCKS profile are vulnerable to an unauthenticated, remote attack that allows modification of BIG-IP system configuration, extraction of sensitive system files, and/or possible remote command execution on the BIG-IP system.

8.1

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 6.88% Top 10%

Vendor Advisory f5.com

Affected: F5 Networks, Inc. BIG-IP LTM, AAM, AFM, APM, ASM, Link Controller, PEM, Websafe

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101634	third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039672	third party advisory vdb entry
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K02692210	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6157?: CVE-2017-6157 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-6157?: To fix CVE-2017-6157, 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-2017-6157 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2017-6157 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~7% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-6157?: CVE-2017-6157 affects F5 Networks, Inc. BIG-IP LTM, AAM, AFM, APM, ASM, Link Controller, PEM, Websafe.

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