F5 BIG-IP Configuration Utility xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in F5 BIG-IP. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Configuration Utility. Executing a manipulation can lead to xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2014-6033. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in F5 BIG-IP (Firewall Software) (unknown version) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Configuration Utility. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-611. The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, and availability.

The weakness was published 09/17/2014 by Oliver as SOL15605 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.f5.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-6033 since 09/01/2014. The attack can be initiated remotely. The requirement for exploitation is a single authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 83502 (F5 Networks BIG-IP : XML Entity Injection vulnerabilities (K15605)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family F5 Networks Local Security Checks.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (98403), Tenable (83502), SecurityFocus (BID 70838†), SecurityTracker (ID 1031145†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-46837†). Similar entry is available at VDB-68079. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Xml external entity reference
CWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 83502
Nessus Name: F5 Networks BIG-IP : XML Entity Injection vulnerabilities (K15605)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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09/01/2014 🔍
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10/03/2014 +16 days 🔍
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10/30/2014 +27 days 🔍
10/31/2014 +1 days 🔍
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11/05/2014 +3 days 🔍
02/23/2022 +2667 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: f5.com

Advisory: SOL15605
Researcher: Oliver
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2014-6033 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-6033
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-68080
X-Force: 98403 - F5 BIG-IP XML information disclosure, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 70838 - F5 Networks BIG-IP CVE-2014-6033 XML External Entity Injection Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1031145 - F5 BIG-IP External Entity Processing Flaw in Configuration Utility Lets Remote Authenticated Users Obtain Information and Deny Service
Vulnerability Center: 46837 - F5 Multiple Products Remote DoS via XML Entity Injection - CVE-2014-6033, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/31/2014 16:23
Updated: 02/23/2022 22:12
Changes: 10/31/2014 16:23 (58), 06/10/2017 09:50 (9), 02/23/2022 22:12 (2)
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