CVE-2018-15332: f5 networks, inc. big-ip (apm), big-ip apm clients, big-ip edge client Race Condition
CVSS: 7.0v3.0HighModified
Published 06-12-2018Last modified 05-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-15332 is a high (CVSS 7.0) Race Condition vulnerability in f5 networks, inc. big-ip (apm), big-ip apm clients, big-ip edge client. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 23.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.0/10
010
High · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
0.32%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 06-12-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The svpn component of the F5 BIG-IP APM client prior to version 7.1.7.2 for Linux and macOS runs as a privileged process and can allow an unprivileged user to get ownership of files owned by root on the local client host in a race condition.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 7.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 4.4Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.32%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
23%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.32% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score0.32%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
F52 products
- big-ip_access_policy_manager≥ 11.5.1, ≤ 11.6.3 | ≥ 12.1.0, ≤ 12.1.3 | ≥ 13.0.0, ≤ 13.1.1 | 14.0.0
- big-ip_access_policy_manager_client≥ 7.1.5, ≤ 7.1.7
F5 networks, inc.1 product
- big-ip (apm), big-ip apm clients, big-ip edge clientAPM Client 7.1.5 - 7.1.7.1, Edge Client 7101 - 7150
2 vendors · 3 products