CVE-2018-5547 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2018-5547 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 17/08/2018 | CVE Updated: 17/09/2024 | CVE Year: 2018
Source: f5 | Vendor: F5 Networks, Inc. | Product: BIG-IP APM client for Windows
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2018-5547 Description

Windows Logon Integration feature of F5 BIG-IP APM client prior to version 7.1.7.1 for Windows by default uses Legacy logon mode which uses a SYSTEM account to establish network access. This feature displays a certificate user interface dialog box which contains the link to the certificate policy. By clicking on the link, unprivileged users can open additional dialog boxes and get access to the local machine windows explorer which can be used to get administrator privilege. Windows Logon Integration is vulnerable when the APM client is installed by an administrator on a user machine. Users accessing the local machine can get administrator privileges

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: Privilege Escalation
Source: F5 Networks, Inc.

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).