CVE-2023-22374: Format String in BIG-IP iControl SOAP
CVE-2023-22374 Published on February 1, 2023
iControl SOAP vulnerability
A format string vulnerability exists in iControl SOAP that allows an authenticated attacker to crash the iControl SOAP CGI process or, potentially execute arbitrary code. In appliance mode BIG-IP, a successful exploit of this vulnerability can allow the attacker to cross a security boundary.
Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-22374 is exploitable with network access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
Use of Externally-Controlled Format String
The software uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source.
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Affected Versions
F5 BIG-IP:- Version 17.0.0 and below 17.1.0 is affected.
- Version 16.1.2.2 and below 16.1.3.4 is affected.
- Version 15.1.5.1 and below 15.1.8.2 is affected.
- Version 14.1.4.6 and below 14.1.5.4 is affected.
- Version 13.1.5 and below * is affected.
Exploit Probability
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