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CVE-2014-8727

6.2 · MEDIUM

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in F5 BIG-IP before 10.2.2 allow local users with the "Resource Administrator" or "Administrator" role to enumerate and delete arbitrary files via a ..

Published Nov 17, 2014f5CWE-22EPSS 1.01%

Overview

CVE-2014-8727 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting f5 big-ip_local_traffic_manager. It was published on November 17, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in F5 BIG-IP before 10.2.2 allow local users with the "Resource Administrator" or "Administrator" role to enumerate and delete arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the name parameter to (1) tmui/Control/jspmap/tmui/system/archive/properties.jsp or (2) tmui/Control/form.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from f5. Update big-ip_local_traffic_manager 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
f5big-ip_local_traffic_manager0Affected

References

Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/129084/F5-BIG-IP-10.1.0-Directory-Traversal.htmlRefwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/35222Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/71063Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1031216Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98676Refsupport.f5.com/kb/en-us/products/big-ip_ltm/releasenotes/product/relnote_11_0_0_ltm.htmlRefsupport.f5.com/kb/en-us/solutions/public/13000/100/sol13109.htmlRefpacketstormsecurity.com/files/129084/F5-BIG-IP-10.1.0-Directory-Traversal.htmlRefwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/35222Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/71063

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8727?

CVE-2014-8727 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting f5 big-ip_local_traffic_manager. It was published on November 17, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2014-8727?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-8727?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from f5. Update big-ip_local_traffic_manager 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-2014-8727?

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