CVE-2018-5529

Description

The svpn component of the F5 BIG-IP APM client prior to version 7.1.7 for Linux and Mac OS X runs as a privileged process and can allow an unprivileged user to assume super-user privileges on the local client host. A malicious local unprivileged user may gain knowledge of sensitive information, manipulate certain data, or disrupt service.

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.24%

Vendor Advisory f5.com

Affected: F5 Networks, Inc. BIG-IP APM client for Linux and Mac OSX

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104730	vdb entry third party advisory
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K52171282	vendor advisory
https://github.com/mirchr/security-research/blob/master/vulnerabilities/F5/CVE-2018-5529.txt

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-5529?: CVE-2018-5529 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-5529?: To fix CVE-2018-5529, 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-2018-5529 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-5529 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-2018-5529?: CVE-2018-5529 affects F5 Networks, Inc. BIG-IP APM client for Linux and Mac OSX.

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