Remote Code Execution in BIG-IP Edge Client Windows by F5 Networks
CVE-2020-5898

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

F5
Status
F5 Edge Client
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 May 2020

What is CVE-2020-5898?

In specific versions of the BIG-IP Edge Client for Windows, a vulnerability exists within the Stonewall driver that fails to properly sanitize pointers from userland. This flaw allows a local user to craft malicious DeviceIoControl requests leading to a potential crash of the Windows kernel, thereby compromising system stability and availability. Security measures should be urgently implemented to mitigate these risks.

Affected Version(s)

F5 Edge Client 7.1.5-7.1.9

References

https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K69154630
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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