Vulnerability Description
Specific F5 BIG-IP platforms with Cavium Nitrox FIPS HSM cards generate a deterministic password for the Crypto User account. The predictable nature of the password allows an authenticated user with TMSH access to the BIG-IP system, or anyone with physical access to the FIPS HSM, the information required to generate the correct password. On vCMP systems, all Guests share the same deterministic password, allowing those with TMSH access on one Guest to access keys of a different Guest. The following BIG-IP hardware platforms are affected: 10350v-F, i5820-DF, i7820-DF, i15820-DF, 5250v-F, 7200v-F, 10200v-F, 6900-F, 8900-F, 11000-F, and 11050-F. The BIG-IP rSeries r5920-DF and r10920-DF are not affected, nor does the issue affect software FIPS implementations or network HSM configurations. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 13.1.0, < 13.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 13.1.0, < 13.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall | >= 13.1.0, < 13.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 13.1.0, < 13.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 13.1.0, < 13.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 13.1.0, < 13.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Visibility And Reporting | >= 13.1.0, < 13.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Carrier-Grade Nat | >= 13.1.0, < 13.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ddos Hybrid Defender | >= 13.1.0, < 13.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 13.1.0, < 13.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Edge Gateway | >= 13.1.0, < 13.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 13.1.0, < 13.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | >= 13.1.0, < 13.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | >= 13.1.0, < 13.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | >= 13.1.0, < 13.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | >= 13.1.0, < 13.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ssl Orchestrator | >= 13.1.0, < 13.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Webaccelerator | >= 13.1.0, < 13.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Websafe | >= 13.1.0, < 13.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip 10350V-F Firmware | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000135449Vendor Advisory
- https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000135449Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-3470?
CVE-2023-3470 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.0 (MEDIUM). Specific F5 BIG-IP platforms with Cavium Nitrox FIPS HSM cards generate a deterministic password for the Crypto User account. The predictable nature of the password allows an authenticated user with...
How severe is CVE-2023-3470?
CVE-2023-3470 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-3470?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: F5 Big-Ip Access Policy Manager, F5 Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager, F5 Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall, F5 Big-Ip Analytics, F5 Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager.