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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| F5 Networks | BIG-IP APM client for Linux | Prior to version 7.1.7.1 | — |
| F5 Networks | BIG-IP APM client for macOS | Prior to version 7.1.7.1 | — |