Description (CNA)
The svpn component of the F5 BIG-IP APM client prior to version 7.1.7 for Linux and Mac OS X runs as a privileged process and can allow an unprivileged user to assume super-user privileges on the local client host. A malicious local unprivileged user may gain knowledge of sensitive information, manipulate certain data, or disrupt service.
Affected (CNA)
| Vendor / product | Versions |
|---|---|
| F5 Networks, Inc. / BIG-IP APM client for Linux and Mac OSX | affected prior to version 7.1.7 |
CWE
No CWE identifiers supplied.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104730
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K52171282
- https://github.com/mirchr/security-research/blob/master/vulnerabilities/F5/CVE-2018-5529.txt
ADP enrichment
No English description supplied.