DLL Hijacking in BIGIP Edge Client 7.2.27.2.3.1 Windows Installer
CVE-2023-22358 Published on February 1, 2023
BIG-IP Edge Client for Windows vulnerability
In versions beginning with 7.2.2 to before 7.2.3.1, a DLL hijacking vulnerability exists in the BIG-IP Edge Client Windows Installer. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-22358 is exploitable with local system access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
What is a DLL preloading Vulnerability?
The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.
CVE-2023-22358 has been classified to as a DLL preloading vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-22358
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Affected Versions
F5 APM Clients:- Version 7.2.2 and below 7.2.3.1 is affected.
- Version 7.2.4 and below * is unaffected.
Exploit Probability
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