CVE-2017-0305

F5 SSL Intercept iApp version 1.5.0 - 1.5.7 is vulnerable to an unauthenticated, remote attack that may allow modification of the BIG-IP system configuration…

published April 6, 2017

CVSS
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EPSS
4%
Percentile
89.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unauthenticated remote attack can slide right into F5 SSL Intercept iApp versions 1.5.0 to 1.5.7, altering your BIG-IP system configuration like a chef tossing out the recipe! 🔥 Imagine a restaurant where an unauthorized person can sneak into the kitchen, swap out recipes, and even take home the chef's secret sauce. That's what this vulnerability allows an attacker to do with your server's configuration and sensitive files! If exploited, an attacker can modify your BIG-IP system settings, extract sensitive files, or even execute commands remotely! This scenario could lead to total chaos, potentially compromising your entire network and sensitive data. Yikes!

Put simply

Imagine a restaurant where an unauthorized person can sneak into the kitchen, swap out recipes, and even take home the chef's secret sauce. That's what this vulnerability allows an attacker to do with your server's configuration and sensitive files! This vulnerability arises from the Explicit Proxy feature combined with the SNAT Auto Map option, allowing unauthorized modifications to the system due to insufficient authentication checks.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker can modify your BIG-IP system settings, extract sensitive files, or even execute commands remotely! This scenario could lead to total chaos, potentially compromising your entire network and sensitive data. Yikes! Immediately upgrade your F5 SSL Intercept iApp to a fixed version, ensuring robust authentication measures are in place. Disable the Explicit Proxy feature if not needed, and monitor your system for any unauthorized changes. 🛡️ You've got this! Stay vigilant, patch up, and secure your systems like a pro! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03776 · 89.8th percentile
Published
2017-04-06T14:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 APR 14:00Z
    F5 SSL Intercept iApp version 1.5.0 - 1.5.7 is vulnerable to an unauthenticated, remote attack that may allow modification of the BIG-IP system configuration…
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