CVE-2019-6597 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2019-6597, a privilege escalation vulnerability affecting certain versions of F5 Networks' BIG-IP and Enterprise Manager. Find out the impact, affected systems, and mitigation steps.
CVE-2019-6597 was published on March 11, 2019, affecting certain versions of BIG-IP and Enterprise Manager from F5 Networks, Inc. The vulnerability allows authorized administrators to bypass command restrictions in the Traffic Management User Interface (TMUI), potentially leading to privilege escalation.
Understanding CVE-2019-6597
This CVE identifies a privilege escalation vulnerability in specific versions of BIG-IP and Enterprise Manager, enabling authenticated administrators to execute unauthorized commands in the TMUI.
What is CVE-2019-6597?
The vulnerability in CVE-2019-6597 allows authorized users to run commands in the TMUI without proper command restriction enforcement, potentially leading to privilege escalation attacks.
The Impact of CVE-2019-6597
The exploitation of this vulnerability could result in unauthorized administrative access and potential privilege escalation within the affected systems, compromising their security and integrity.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-6597
This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
In affected versions of BIG-IP and Enterprise Manager, authenticated administrators can execute commands in the TMUI without the appropriate restrictions on permissible commands being enforced.
Affected Systems and Versions
- BIG-IP versions 13.0.0-13.1.1.1, 12.1.0-12.1.3.7, 11.6.1-11.6.3.2, 11.5.1-11.5.8
- Enterprise Manager version 3.1.1
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability is exploited when authorized administrators perform commands in the TMUI, bypassing the intended restrictions on permissible commands.
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2019-6597, immediate steps and long-term security practices are recommended.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply patches provided by F5 Networks, Inc. to mitigate the vulnerability.
- Monitor system logs for any suspicious activities indicating unauthorized command executions.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch all software and firmware to prevent known vulnerabilities.
- Implement the principle of least privilege to restrict user access and actions within the system.
Patching and Updates
Ensure that all affected systems are updated with the latest patches and security updates from F5 Networks, Inc. to remediate the vulnerability.