Vulnerability identifier: #VU41722

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-3220

CWE-ID: CWE-255

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
BIG-IQ Centralized Management
Server applications / Remote management servers, RDP, SSH

Vendor: F5 Networks

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote #AU# to execute arbitrary code.

F5 BIG-IQ Cloud and Security 4.0.0 through 4.1.0 allows remote authenticated users to change the password of arbitrary users via the name parameter in a request to the user's page in mgmt/shared/authz/users/.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

BIG-IQ Centralized Management: 4.1.0.2013.0

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External links
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/May/10
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/May/11
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/May/16
http://secunia.com/advisories/58440
http://support.f5.com/kb/en-us/solutions/public/15000/200/sol15229.html
http://volatile-minds.blogspot.com/2014/05/f5-big-iq-v41020130-authenticated.html
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/33143
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67191
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67227
http://gist.github.com/brandonprry/2e73acd63094fa2a4f63

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

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.