Number: AV21-419
Date: 26 August 2021
On 24 August 2021, F5 published Security Advisories to address vulnerabilities in multiple products. Included were updates for the following:
- BIG IP – multiple versions
- BIG IQ – multiple versions
Exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities could allow execution of arbitrary code.
The Cyber Centre encourages users and administrators to review the provided web link and apply the necessary updates.
Overview of F5 Vulnerabilities (August 2021)
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K50974556
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