CVE-2015-8098 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via out-of-bounds memory access in F5 BIG-IP APM when processing Citrix connections.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2015-8098?

CVE-2015-8098 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in F5 Big-Ip Access Policy Manager, published on 12 Jan 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

F5 BIG-IP APM 11.4.1 before 11.4.1 HF9, 11.5.x before 11.5.3, and 11.6.0 before 11.6.0 HF4 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors related to processing a Citrix Remote Desktop connection through a virtual server configured with a remote desktop profile, aka an "Out-of-bounds memory vulnerability."

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-8098?

It affects 1 product.

Products include F5 Big-Ip Access Policy Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8098?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-8098 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2015-8098 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-8098 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All F5 Big-Ip Access Policy Manager vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rjqj-2c2g-6x9m.

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