BIG-IP bypass authentication
| bigip-bypass-authentication (20213) |  High Risk |
Description:
BIG-IP could allow a local attacker to bypass authentication and gain access to the Configuration Utility. Once a user logs into the Configuration Utility, the password is cached. A local attacker with knowledge of the username could gain access to the Configuration Utility.
Consequences:
Bypass Security
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest firmware for BIG-IP (9.0.5 or later), available from the BIG-IP Web site. See References.
References:
- BIG-IP Web site: F5 Networks - BIG-IP - Traffic Management.
- BID-13240: F5 BIG-IP User Interface Login Credential Caching Vulnerability
- SA14917: BIG-IP Configuration Utility Login Credentials Caching Vulnerability
Platforms Affected:
- F5 BIG-IP 9.0.2
- F5 BIG-IP 9.0.3
- F5 BIG-IP 9.0.4
Reported:
Apr 21, 2005
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