15714 : BIG-IP Configuration Utility Cached Login Credential Authentication Bypass
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Disclosure

Apr 21, 2005

Discovery

Unknown

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Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

BIG-IP contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to bypass authenitication procedures. The issue is triggered when the configuration utility caches login credentials and does not check the entered password on subsequent sessions. It is possible that the flaw may allow unauthorized access resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Authentication Management
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Upgrade to version 9.05 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. In addition, F5 Networks, Inc. has released a patch for some older versions.

Products

F5 Networks, Inc.	BIG-IP	9.02
		9.03
		9.04

References

Bugtraq ID: 13240
ISS X-Force ID: 20213
Vendor Specific Advisory URL: http://tech.f5.com/home/bigip-next/solutions/gui/sol4369.html
Secunia Advisory ID: 14917
Vendor Specific Solution URL: http://tech.f5.com/home/bigip-next/solutions/gui/sol4369.html
Vendor URL: http://www.f5.com/f5products/products/bigip/index.html

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