CVE-2018-15331

Description

On BIG-IP AAM 13.0.0 or 12.1.0-12.1.3.7, the dcdb_convert utility used by BIG-IP AAM fails to drop group permissions when executing helper scripts, which could be used to leverage attacks against the BIG-IP system.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.22%
Vendor Advisory f5.com
Affected: F5 Networks, Inc. BIG-IP (AAM)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K54843525 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-15331?
CVE-2018-15331 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-15331?
To fix CVE-2018-15331, 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-2018-15331 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-15331 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-2018-15331?
CVE-2018-15331 affects F5 Networks, Inc. BIG-IP (AAM).
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