medium
6.1
CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-6546: Input Validation

First published: Fri Nov 06 2015(Updated: )

The vCMP host in F5 BIG-IP Analytics, APM, ASM, GTM, Link Controller, and LTM 11.0.0 before 11.6.0, BIG-IP AAM 11.4.0 before 11.6.0, BIG-IP AFM and PEM 11.3.0 before 11.6.0, BIG-IP Edge Gateway, WebAccelerator, and WOM 11.0.0 through 11.3.0, BIG-IP PSM 11.0.0 through 11.4.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via "malicious traffic."

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
F5 BIG-IP Application Acceleration Manager=11.4.0
F5 BIG-IP Application Acceleration Manager=11.4.1
F5 BIG-IP Application Acceleration Manager=11.5.0
F5 BIG-IP Application Acceleration Manager=11.5.1
F5 BIG-IP Application Acceleration Manager=11.5.2
F5 BIG-IP Application Acceleration Manager=11.5.3
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager=11.0.0
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager=11.1.0
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager=11.2.0
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager=11.2.1
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager=11.3.0
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager=11.4.0
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager=11.4.1
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager=11.5.0
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager=11.5.1
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager=11.5.2
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager=11.5.3
F5 Access Policy Manager=11.0.0
F5 Access Policy Manager=11.1.0
F5 Access Policy Manager=11.2.0
F5 Access Policy Manager=11.2.1
F5 Access Policy Manager=11.3.0
F5 Access Policy Manager=11.4.0
F5 Access Policy Manager=11.4.1
F5 Access Policy Manager=11.5.0
F5 Access Policy Manager=11.5.1
F5 Access Policy Manager=11.5.2
F5 Access Policy Manager=11.5.3
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 Application Security Manager=11.0.0
F5 Application Security Manager=11.1.0
F5 Application Security Manager=11.2.0
F5 Application Security Manager=11.2.1
F5 Application Security Manager=11.3.0
F5 Application Security Manager=11.4.0
F5 Application Security Manager=11.4.1
F5 Application Security Manager=11.5.0
F5 Application Security Manager=11.5.1
F5 Application Security Manager=11.5.2
F5 Application Security Manager=11.5.3
F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager=11.3.0
F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager=11.4.0
F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager=11.4.1
F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager=11.5.0
F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager=11.5.1
F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager=11.5.2
F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager=11.5.3
Exinda WAN Optimization Suite=11.0.0
Exinda WAN Optimization Suite=11.1.0
Exinda WAN Optimization Suite=11.2.0
Exinda WAN Optimization Suite=11.2.1
Exinda WAN Optimization Suite=11.3.0
F5 BIG-IP Protocol Security Manager=11.0.0
F5 BIG-IP Protocol Security Manager=11.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Protocol Security Manager=11.2.0
F5 BIG-IP Protocol Security Manager=11.2.1
F5 BIG-IP Protocol Security Manager=11.3.0
F5 BIG-IP Protocol Security Manager=11.4.0
F5 BIG-IP Protocol Security Manager=11.4.1
F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway=11.0.0
F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway=11.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway=11.2.0
F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway=11.2.1
F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway=11.3.0
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=11.3.0
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=11.4.0
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=11.4.1
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=11.5.0
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=11.5.1
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=11.5.2
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=11.5.3
F5 BIG-IP Link Controller=11.0.0
F5 BIG-IP Link Controller=11.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Link Controller=11.2.0
F5 BIG-IP Link Controller=11.2.1
F5 BIG-IP Link Controller=11.3.0
F5 BIG-IP Link Controller=11.4.0
F5 BIG-IP Link Controller=11.4.1
F5 BIG-IP Link Controller=11.5.0
F5 BIG-IP Link Controller=11.5.1
F5 BIG-IP Link Controller=11.5.2
F5 BIG-IP Link Controller=11.5.3
F5 BIG-IP Analytics=11.0.0
F5 BIG-IP Analytics=11.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Analytics=11.2.0
F5 BIG-IP Analytics=11.2.1
F5 BIG-IP Analytics=11.3.0
F5 BIG-IP Analytics=11.4.0
F5 BIG-IP Analytics=11.4.1
F5 BIG-IP Analytics=11.5.0
F5 BIG-IP Analytics=11.5.1
F5 BIG-IP Analytics=11.5.2
F5 BIG-IP Analytics=11.5.3
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager=11.5.0
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager=11.5.1
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager=11.5.2
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager=11.5.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-6546?

    CVE-2015-6546 has a significant severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution in affected F5 BIG-IP products.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-6546?

    To address CVE-2015-6546, users should upgrade their F5 BIG-IP Analytics, APM, ASM, GTM, Link Controller, and LTM to versions 11.6.0 or later.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-6546?

    CVE-2015-6546 affects F5 BIG-IP versions prior to 11.6.0 for various components including AAM, AFM, and PSM.

  • What are the potential risks of CVE-2015-6546?

    The risks associated with CVE-2015-6546 include unauthorized access and control over the affected F5 devices, leading to potential data breaches.

  • Is it necessary to take immediate action on CVE-2015-6546?

    Yes, it is essential to take immediate action by applying available patches or updates to mitigate the vulnerabilities associated with CVE-2015-6546.

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