CVE-2018-5536: f5 networks, inc. big-ip (apm)
CVSS: 7.5v3.0HighModified
Published 25-07-2018Last modified 16-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-5536 is a high (CVSS 7.5) vulnerability in f5 networks, inc. big-ip (apm). EPSS estimates a 2.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 83.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
2.33%
0%100%
Low · -0.03 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 25-07-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A remote attacker via undisclosed measures, may be able to exploit an F5 BIG-IP APM 13.0.0-13.1.0.7 or 12.1.0-12.1.3.5 virtual server configured with an APM per-request policy object and cause a memory leak in the APM module.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 7.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 5.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
2.33%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
83%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
-0.03 pp
From 2.35% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score2.33%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
F51 product
- big-ip_access_policy_manager≥ 12.1.0, ≤ 12.1.3.5 | ≥ 13.0.0, ≤ 13.1.0.7 | 14.0.0
F5 networks, inc.1 product
- big-ip (apm)13.0.0-13.1.0.7 | 12.1.0-12.1.3.5
2 vendors · 2 products