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CVE-2018-5518

On F5 BIG-IP 13.0.0-13.1.0.5 or 12.0.0-12.1.3.3, malicious root users with access to a VCMP guest can cause a disruption of service on adjacent VCMP guests running on the same host. Exploiting this vulnerability causes the vCMPd process on the adjacent VCMP guest to restart and produce a core file. This issue is only exploitable on a VCMP guest which is operating in "host-only" or "bridged"…

Severity
Medium 5.4
Published
2 May 2018
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Exploit chance
0.4% in the next 30 daysHigher than 35% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 10 Nov 2026
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
F5 BIG-IPServers and applications · cpe:a:f5:big-ip_access_policy_manager
  • From 12.0.0 up to 12.1.3
  • From 13.0.0 up to 13.1.0
F5 BIG-IPServers and applications · cpe:a:f5:big-ip_local_traffic_manager
  • From 12.0.0 up to 12.1.3
  • From 13.0.0 up to 13.1.0

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-5518
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2018-5518