CVE-2018-5546: f5 networks, inc. big-ip apm client for linux
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-5546 is a high (CVSS 7.8) vulnerability in f5 networks, inc. big-ip apm client for linux. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 37.9% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
Timeline
- 17-08-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 17-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The svpn and policyserver components of the F5 BIG-IP APM client prior to version 7.1.7.1 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. A malicious local unprivileged user may gain knowledge of sensitive information, manipulate certain data, or assume super-user privileges on the local client host.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsEPSS trend
Probability
0.45%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
38%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.45% on 19-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundSecurity Research
Maturity: poc
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
F52 products
- big-ip_access_policy_manager≥ 12.1.0, ≤ 12.1.3
- big-ip_access_policy_manager_client≥ 7.1.5, ≤ 7.1.7
F5 networks, inc.2 products
- big-ip apm client for linuxPrior to version 7.1.7.1
- big-ip apm client for macosPrior to version 7.1.7.1
2 vendors · 4 products
References
3 links- github.com/mirchr/security-research/blob/master/vulnerabilities/F5/CVE-2018-5529.txtX Refsource MISCExploitThird Party Advisory