CVE-2024-33612: big-ip next Cert Validation Flaw — Fix

Description

An improper certificate validation vulnerability exists in BIG-IP Next Central Manager and may allow an attacker to impersonate an Instance Provider system. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.8

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-295 CWE-295

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
f5	big-ip_next_central_manager	20.0.1 — 20.2.0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000139012 https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000139012

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-33612? +

An improper certificate validation vulnerability exists in BIG-IP Next Central Manager and may allow an attacker to impersonate an Instance Provider system. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-33612? +

CVE-2024-33612 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.8 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-33612? +

CVE-2024-33612 affects products from f5, specifically: big-ip_next_central_manager. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-33612? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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