CVE-2016-5023: High severity f5 big-ip edge gateway vulnerability

Published Aug 26, 2016
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Updated

Virtual servers in F5 BIG-IP systems 11.2.1 HF11 through HF15, 11.4.1 HF4 through HF10, 11.5.3 through 11.5.4, 11.6.0 HF5 through HF7, and 12.0.0, when configured with a TCP profile, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Traffic Management Microkernel restart) via crafted network traffic.

Affected Software

50 affected components
F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway=11.2.1
F5 Big-ip Protocol Security Module=11.2.1
F5 Big-ip Protocol Security Module=11.4.1
F5 BIG-IP Analytics=11.2.1
F5 BIG-IP Analytics=11.4.1
F5 BIG-IP Analytics=11.5.3
F5 BIG-IP Analytics=11.5.4
F5 BIG-IP Analytics=11.6.0
F5 BIG-IP Analytics=12.0.0
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager=11.2.1
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager=11.4.1
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager=11.5.3
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager=11.5.4
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager=11.6.0
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager=12.0.0
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=11.4.1
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=11.5.3
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=11.5.4
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=11.6.0
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=12.0.0
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System=12.0.0
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager=11.4.1
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager=11.5.3
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager=11.5.4
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager=11.6.0
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager=12.0.0
F5 Big-ip Wan Optimization Manager=11.2.1
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager=11.2.1
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager=11.4.1
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager=11.5.3
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager=11.5.4
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager=11.6.0
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager=12.0.0
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager=11.4.1
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager=11.5.3
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager=11.5.4
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager=11.6.0
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager=12.0.0
F5 Big-ip Link Controller=11.2.1
F5 Big-ip Link Controller=11.4.1
F5 Big-ip Link Controller=11.5.3
F5 Big-ip Link Controller=11.5.4
F5 Big-ip Link Controller=11.6.0
F5 Big-ip Link Controller=12.0.0
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager=11.2.1
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager=11.4.1
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager=11.5.3
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager=11.5.4
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager=11.6.0
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator=11.2.1

Event History

Aug 26, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5023?

CVE-2016-5023 has a critical severity level due to its potential to cause remote denial of service attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-5023?

To mitigate CVE-2016-5023, upgrade your F5 BIG-IP systems to the patched versions recommended by F5.

3

Which F5 BIG-IP versions are affected by CVE-2016-5023?

CVE-2016-5023 affects F5 BIG-IP versions 11.2.1 HF11 through HF15, 11.4.1 HF4 through HF10, 11.5.3 through 11.5.4, 11.6.0 HF5 through HF7, and 12.0.0.

4

What kind of attack is CVE-2016-5023 related to?

CVE-2016-5023 is related to denial of service attacks that can restart the Traffic Management Microkernel.

5

Can CVE-2016-5023 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-5023 can be exploited remotely by attackers sending crafted network traffic.

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