Vulnerability Description
BIG-IP LTM, AAM, AFM, Analytics, APM, ASM, DNS, Link Controller, and PEM 12.0.0 before HF1 on the 2000, 4000, 5000, 7000, and 10000 platforms do not properly sync passwords with the Always-On Management (AOM) subsystem, which might allow remote attackers to obtain login access to AOM via an (1) expired or (2) default password.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | 12.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | 12.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | 12.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | 12.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | 12.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | 12.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | 12.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | 12.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | 12.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034629
- https://support.f5.com/kb/en-us/solutions/public/k/05/sol05272632.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034629
- https://support.f5.com/kb/en-us/solutions/public/k/05/sol05272632.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-8611?
CVE-2015-8611 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). BIG-IP LTM, AAM, AFM, Analytics, APM, ASM, DNS, Link Controller, and PEM 12.0.0 before HF1 on the 2000, 4000, 5000, 7000, and 10000 platforms do not properly sync passwords with the Always-On Manageme...
How severe is CVE-2015-8611?
CVE-2015-8611 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-8611?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: F5 Big-Ip Domain Name System, F5 Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager, F5 Big-Ip Link Controller, F5 Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager, F5 Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager.