CVE-2012-2997 XML external entity in n/a
Authenticated remote attackers can read arbitrary files on F5 BIG-IP systems via XML External Entity injection in the admin interface.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-2997?
CVE-2012-2997 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Jan 2014. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in sam/admin/vpe2/public/php/server.php in F5 BIG-IP 10.0.0 through 10.2.4 and 11.0.0 through 11.2.1 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a crafted XML file.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-2997?
It affects 1 product.
Products include F5 Big-Ip Configuration Utility.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2997?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-2997 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2012-2997 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-2997 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pfqw-9w76-j32f.