CVE-2017-0302: Medium severity f5 access policy manager vulnerability

Published May 9, 2017
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Updated

In F5 BIG-IP APM 12.0.0 through 12.1.2 and 13.0.0, an authenticated user with an established access session to the BIG-IP APM system may be able to cause a traffic disruption if the length of the requested URL is less than 16 characters.

Affected Software

5 affected components
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager=12.0.0
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager=12.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager=12.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager=12.1.2
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager=13.0.0

Event History

May 9, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0302?

CVE-2017-0302 has a medium severity level, which indicates a moderate impact on affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-0302?

To mitigate CVE-2017-0302, upgrade to a fixed version of F5 BIG-IP APM beyond 12.1.2 or 13.0.0.

3

What versions of F5 BIG-IP APM are affected by CVE-2017-0302?

F5 BIG-IP APM versions 12.0.0 through 12.1.2 and 13.0.0 are affected by CVE-2017-0302.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2017-0302 represent?

CVE-2017-0302 represents a traffic disruption vulnerability that can be exploited by authenticated users.

5

Can CVE-2017-0302 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2017-0302 requires an authenticated user with an established session, making it not exploitable remotely without access.

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