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Multiple F5 Networks Products - SSH vulnerability CVE-2012-1493
Information
Severity
Severity
Family
Family
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
Solution Type
Solution Type
Created
Created
Modified
Modified
Summary
Multiple F5 Networks products are prone to an SSH vulnerability.
Insight
Insight
A platform-specific remote root access vulnerability has been discovered that may allow a remote user to gain privileged access to affected systems using SSH The vulnerability is caused by a publicly known SSH private key for the root user which is present on all vulnerable appliances.
Affected Software
Affected Software
The following platforms are affected by this issue: VIPRION B2100, B4100, and B4200 BIG-IP 520, 540, 1000, 2000, 2400, 5000, 5100, 1600, 3600, 3900, 6900, 8900, 8950, 11000, and 11050 BIG-IP Virtual Edition Enterprise Manager 3000 and 4000
Detection Method
Detection Method
Tries to login via SSH as the root user with a known SSH private key.
Solution
Solution
Updates are available. See the References for more information.