BIG-IP Edge Client for macOS vulnerability
CVE-2023-43611

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
F5
Status
Big-ip Edge Client
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 October 2023

Summary

The F5 BIG-IP Edge Client Installer on macOS has a vulnerability that enables unauthorized privilege elevation during installation. This issue stems from an incomplete resolution of a prior vulnerability and emphasizes the importance of adhering to best practices in software installation processes. Users should ensure they are not operating outdated versions that have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) to avoid exposure to this risk.

Affected Version(s)

BIG-IP Edge Client MacOS 7.2.3 < 7.2.4.4

References

https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000136185
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

F5 acknowledges Mickey Jin (@patch1t) of Trend Micro for bringing this issue to our attention and following the highest standards of coordinated disclosure.
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