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CVE-2014-6032

5.5 · MEDIUM

Multiple XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerabilities in the Configuration utility in F5 BIG-IP LTM, ASM, GTM, and Link Controller 11.0 through 11.6.0 and 10.0.0 through 10.2.4, AAM 11.4.0 through 11.…

Published Nov 1, 2014f5EPSS 2.90%

Overview

CVE-2014-6032 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting f5 big-ip_protocol_security_module. It was published on November 1, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerabilities in the Configuration utility in F5 BIG-IP LTM, ASM, GTM, and Link Controller 11.0 through 11.6.0 and 10.0.0 through 10.2.4, AAM 11.4.0 through 11.6.0, ARM 11.3.0 through 11.6.0, Analytics 11.0.0 through 11.6.0, APM and Edge Gateway 11.0.0 through 11.6.0 and 10.1.0 through 10.2.4, PEM 11.3.0 through 11.6.0, PSM 11.0.0 through 11.4.1 and 10.0.0 through 10.2.4, and WOM 11.0.0 through 11.3.0 and 10.0.0 through 10.2.4 and Enterprise Manager 3.0.0 through 3.1.1 and 2.1.0 through 2.3.0 allow remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files and cause a denial of service via a crafted request, as demonstrated using (1) viewList or (2) deal elements.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from f5. Update big-ip_protocol_security_module to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/128915/F5-Big-IP-11.3.0.39.0-XML-External-Entity-Injection-1.htmlRefseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Oct/128Refseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Oct/129Refseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Oct/130Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/70834Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1031144Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1031145Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98402Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98403Refsupport.f5.com/kb/en-us/solutions/public/15000/600/sol15605.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-6032?

CVE-2014-6032 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting f5 big-ip_protocol_security_module. It was published on November 1, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2014-6032?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-6032?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from f5. Update big-ip_protocol_security_module to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2014-6032?

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