CVE-2017-6144 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2017-6144 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 20/10/2017 | CVE Updated: 17/09/2024 | CVE Year: 2017
Source: f5 | Vendor: F5 Networks, Inc. | Product: F5 BIG-IP PEM
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2017-6144 Description

In F5 BIG-IP PEM 12.1.0 through 12.1.2 when downloading the Type Allocation Code (TAC) database file via HTTPS, the server\'s certificate is not verified. Attackers in a privileged network position may be able to launch a man-in-the-middle attack against these connections. TAC databases are used in BIG-IP PEM for Device Type and OS (DTOS) and Tethering detection. Customers not using BIG-IP PEM, not configuring downloads of TAC database files, or not using HTTP for that download are not affected.

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: n/a
Vector: n/a

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

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CWE Name: Certificate verification vulnerability
Source: F5 Networks, Inc.

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).