CVE-2019-6679

Description

On BIG-IP versions 15.0.0-15.0.1, 14.1.0.2-14.1.2.2, 14.0.0.5-14.0.1, 13.1.1.5-13.1.3.1, 12.1.4.1-12.1.5, 11.6.4-11.6.5, and 11.5.9-11.5.10, the access controls implemented by scp.whitelist and scp.blacklist are not properly enforced for paths that are symlinks. This allows authenticated users with SCP access to overwrite certain configuration files that would otherwise be restricted.

Category

3.3
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.09%
Vendor Advisory f5.com
Affected: F5 BIG-IP
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-6679?
CVE-2019-6679 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-6679?
To fix CVE-2019-6679, 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-2019-6679 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-6679 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-2019-6679?
CVE-2019-6679 affects F5 BIG-IP.
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