Remote code execution in BIG-IP iControl SOAP

1) Format string error

EUVDB-ID: #VU71877

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-22374

CWE-ID: CWE-134 - Use of Externally-Controlled Format String

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a format string error within the iControl SOAP CGI process. A remote user can send specially crafted input that contains format string specifiers and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

BIG-IP: 13.1.5 - 17.0.0

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:h:f5_networks:big-ip:17.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:f5_networks:big-ip:16.1.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:f5_networks:big-ip:15.1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:f5_networks:big-ip:14.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:f5_networks:big-ip:13.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

http://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000130415

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.