Privilege escalation in BIG-IP Edge Client for Windows



| Updated: 2023-02-26
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-22358
CWE-ID CWE-426
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
 APM Clients
Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances

Vendor F5 Networks

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Untrusted search path

EUVDB-ID: #VU71806

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-22358

CWE-ID: CWE-426 - Untrusted Search Path

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure loading of .dll files. A local user can place a malicious .dll file on the system and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

APM Clients: 7.2.2 - 7.2.3

CPE2.3 External links

http://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K76964818


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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