high
7.5
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-6138: Input Validation

First published: Thu Dec 21 2017(Updated: )

In F5 BIG-IP LTM, AAM, AFM, Analytics, APM, ASM, DNS, GTM, Link Controller, PEM and WebSafe software version 13.0.0 and 12.1.0 - 12.1.2, malicious requests made to virtual servers with an HTTP profile can cause the TMM to restart. The issue is exposed with BIG-IP APM profiles, regardless of settings. The issue is also exposed with the non-default "normalize URI" configuration options used in iRules and/or BIG-IP LTM policies.

Credit: f5sirt@f5.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.2
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager=13.0.0
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.2
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager=13.0.0
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.2
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=13.0.0
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=12.1.0<=12.1.2
F5 BIG-IP Analytics=13.0.0
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.2
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager=13.0.0
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.2
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager=13.0.0
F5 Big-ip Dns>=12.1.0<=12.1.2
F5 Big-ip Dns=13.0.0
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.2
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager=13.0.0
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=12.1.0<=12.1.2
F5 Big-ip Link Controller=13.0.0
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.2
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager=13.0.0
F5 Big-ip Websafe>=12.1.0<=12.1.2
F5 Big-ip Websafe=13.0.0

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Read MoreStart Free Trial

Reference Links

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-6138?

    The severity of CVE-2017-6138 is high.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-6138?

    Software versions 13.0.0 and 12.1.0 - 12.1.2 of F5 BIG-IP LTM, AAM, AFM, Analytics, APM, ASM, DNS, GTM, Link Controller, PEM, and WebSafe are affected.

  • What is the vulnerability description of CVE-2017-6138?

    A malicious request made to virtual servers with an HTTP profile can cause the TMM to restart in F5 BIG-IP LTM, AAM, AFM, Analytics, APM, ASM, DNS, GTM, Link Controller, PEM, and WebSafe software versions 13.0.0 and 12.1.0 - 12.1.2.

  • How can I mitigate the CVE-2017-6138 vulnerability?

    There is no known mitigation for CVE-2017-6138 at this time. It is recommended to update to a fixed version.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-6138?

    You can find more information about CVE-2017-6138 on [SecurityTracker](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040051) and [F5 Support](https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K34514540).

Company

Resources

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2024 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203