CVE-2018-5529: F5 Networks, Inc. BIG-IP APM client for Linux and…

CVE-2018-5529: The svpn component of the F5 BIG-IP APM client prior to version 7.1.7 for Linux and Mac OS X runs as a priv...

The svpn component of the F5 BIG-IP APM client prior to version 7.1.7 for Linux and Mac OS X runs as a privileged process and can allow an unprivileged user to assume super-user privileges on the local client host. A malicious local unprivileged user may gain knowledge of sensitive information, manipulate certain data, or disrupt service.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 18:55 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

F5 BIG-IP APM client versions before 7.1.7 on Linux and Mac OS X could let a local low-privileged user become root on the client device. This is an endpoint privilege-escalation issue, not a remote network appliance takeover in the provided evidence. Organizations are exposed if they installed F5 BIG-IP APM client for Linux or Mac OS X before version 7.1.7 on user or administrator endpoints. Prioritize remediation on administrator workstations, shared systems, and endpoints used for VPN or privileged access. Business urgency is high where affected clients are still deployed, but the provided evidence points to local exploitation rather than remote compromise. Mitigation focus: Inventory Linux and Mac OS X endpoints using BIG-IP APM client.; Upgrade affected clients to version 7.1.7 or later where vendor guidance confirms applicability.; Review F5 advisory K52171282 for vendor-specific remediation details..

Prepared: Jun 7, 2026, 13:02 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 12, 2018, 18:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Source materials

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https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K52171282CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://github.com/mirchr/security-research/blob/master/vulnerabilities/F5/CVE-2018-5529.txtCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC

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F5 Networks, Inc.BIG-IP APM client for Linux and Mac OSXprior to version 7.1.7Listed

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