CVE-2018-15332

Description

The svpn component of the F5 BIG-IP APM client prior to version 7.1.7.2 for Linux and macOS runs as a privileged process and can allow an unprivileged user to get ownership of files owned by root on the local client host in a race condition.

Category

7.0
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.12%
Vendor Advisory f5.com
Affected: F5 Networks, Inc. BIG-IP (APM), BIG-IP APM Clients, BIG-IP Edge Client
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K12130880 vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106135 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-15332?
CVE-2018-15332 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-15332?
To fix CVE-2018-15332, 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-2018-15332 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-15332 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-2018-15332?
CVE-2018-15332 affects F5 Networks, Inc. BIG-IP (APM), BIG-IP APM Clients, BIG-IP Edge Client.
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