CVE-2013-6016: Input Validation

Published Oct 26, 2013
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Updated

The Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) in F5 BIG-IP LTM, APM, ASM, Edge Gateway, GTM, Link Controller, and WOM 10.0.0 through 10.2.2 and 11.0.0; Analytics 11.0.0; PSM 9.4.0 through 9.4.8, 10.0.0 through 10.2.4, and 11.0.0 through 11.4.1; and WebAccelerator 9.4.0 through 9.4.8, 10.0.0 through 10.2.4, and 11.0.0 through 11.3.0 might change a TCP connection to the ESTABLISHED state before receiving the ACK packet, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (SIGFPE or assertion failure and TMM restart) via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

86 affected components
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager=10.0.0
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager=10.0.1
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager=10.1.0
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager=10.2.0
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager=10.2.1
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager=10.2.2
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager=11.0.0
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator=9.4.0
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator=9.4.1
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator=9.4.2
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator=9.4.3
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator=9.4.4
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator=9.4.5
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator=9.4.6
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator=9.4.7
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator=9.4.8
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator=10.0.0
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator=10.0.1
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator=10.1.0
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator=10.2.0
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator=10.2.1
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator=10.2.2
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator=10.2.3
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator=10.2.4
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator=11.0.0
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator=11.1.0
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator=11.2.0
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator=11.2.1
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator=11.3.0
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager=10.0.0
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager=10.0.1
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager=10.1.0
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager=10.2.0
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager=10.2.1
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager=10.2.2
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager=11.0.0
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager=10.0.0
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager=10.0.1
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager=10.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager=10.2.0
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager=10.2.1
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager=10.2.2
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager=11.0.0
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager=10.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager=10.2.0
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager=10.2.1
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager=10.2.2
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager=11.0.0
F5 Big-ip Wan Optimization Manager=10.0.0
F5 Big-ip Wan Optimization Manager=10.0.1
F5 Big-ip Wan Optimization Manager=10.1.0
F5 Big-ip Wan Optimization Manager=10.2.0
F5 Big-ip Wan Optimization Manager=10.2.1
F5 Big-ip Wan Optimization Manager=10.2.2
F5 Big-ip Wan Optimization Manager=11.0.0
F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway=10.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway=10.2.0
F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway=10.2.1
F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway=10.2.2
F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway=11.0.0
F5 Big-ip Protocol Security Module=9.4.5
F5 Big-ip Protocol Security Module=9.4.6
F5 Big-ip Protocol Security Module=9.4.7
F5 Big-ip Protocol Security Module=9.4.8
F5 Big-ip Protocol Security Module=10.0.0
F5 Big-ip Protocol Security Module=10.0.1
F5 Big-ip Protocol Security Module=10.1.0
F5 Big-ip Protocol Security Module=10.2.0
F5 Big-ip Protocol Security Module=10.2.1
F5 Big-ip Protocol Security Module=10.2.2
F5 Big-ip Protocol Security Module=10.2.3
F5 Big-ip Protocol Security Module=10.2.4
F5 Big-ip Protocol Security Module=11.0.0
F5 Big-ip Protocol Security Module=11.1.0
F5 Big-ip Protocol Security Module=11.2.0
F5 Big-ip Protocol Security Module=11.2.1
F5 Big-ip Protocol Security Module=11.3.0
F5 Big-ip Protocol Security Module=11.4.0
F5 Big-ip Protocol Security Module=11.4.1
F5 Big-ip Link Controller=10.0.0
F5 Big-ip Link Controller=10.0.1
F5 Big-ip Link Controller=10.1.0
F5 Big-ip Link Controller=10.2.0
F5 Big-ip Link Controller=10.2.1
F5 Big-ip Link Controller=10.2.2
F5 Big-ip Link Controller=11.0.0

Event History

Oct 26, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-6016?

CVE-2013-6016 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-6016?

To fix CVE-2013-6016, users should apply the latest patches and updates provided by F5 for the affected software versions.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2013-6016?

CVE-2013-6016 affects F5 products including BIG-IP LTM, APM, ASM, Edge Gateway, GTM, and others in specified versions.

4

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2013-6016?

Exploitation of CVE-2013-6016 can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service conditions.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-6016?

Temporary workarounds for CVE-2013-6016 may involve disabling specific features or limiting access to vulnerable components until a patch is applied.

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