CVE-2021-22980

Description

In Edge Client version 7.2.x before 7.2.1.1, 7.1.9.x before 7.1.9.8, and 7.1.x-7.1.8.x before 7.1.8.5, an untrusted search path vulnerability in the BIG-IP APM Client Troubleshooting Utility (CTU) for Windows could allow an attacker to load a malicious DLL library from its current directory. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the victim must run this utility on the Windows system. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Software Development (EoSD) are not evaluated.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.08%
Vendor Advisory f5.com
Affected: n/a Edge Client
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K29282483 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22980?
CVE-2021-22980 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-22980?
To fix CVE-2021-22980, 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-2021-22980 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-22980 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-2021-22980?
CVE-2021-22980 affects n/a Edge Client.
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