Description
On an F5OS system, if the root user had previously configured the system to allow login via SSH key-based authentication, and then enabled Appliance Mode; access via SSH key-based authentication is still allowed. For an attacker to exploit this vulnerability they must obtain the root user's SSH private key.
Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| F5 | F5OS - Appliance | 1.7.0 – < 1.8.0, 1.5.1 – < 1.5.3 | 1.8.0 |
| F5 | F5OS - Chassis | 1.6.0 – < 1.8.0 | 1.8.0 |
Advisories 1
- NCSC-2025-0147 Kwetsbaarheden verholpen in F5 BIG-IP NCSC-NL (Netherlands) · May 9, 2025
References
- https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000140574 vendor-advisory