Vulnerability Description
In some cases the MCPD binary cache in F5 BIG-IP devices may allow a user with Advanced Shell access, or privileges to generate a qkview, to temporarily obtain normally unrecoverable information.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | 11.2.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | 11.4.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | 11.4.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | 11.2.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | 11.2.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | 11.2.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | 12.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | 11.2.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | 11.4.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Websafe | 11.6.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Edge Gateway | 11.2.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | 11.2.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Protocol Security Module | 11.4.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Webaccelerator | 11.2.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97198
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038133
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K52180214Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97198
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038133
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K52180214Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-7474?
CVE-2016-7474 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In some cases the MCPD binary cache in F5 BIG-IP devices may allow a user with Advanced Shell access, or privileges to generate a qkview, to temporarily obtain normally unrecoverable information.
How severe is CVE-2016-7474?
CVE-2016-7474 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-7474?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: F5 Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager, F5 Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager, F5 Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager, F5 Big-Ip Analytics, F5 Big-Ip Access Policy Manager.