CVE-2017-6143: Medium severity f5 big-ip advanced firewall manager vulnerability
X509 certificate verification was not correctly implemented in the IP Intelligence Subscription and IP Intelligence feed-list features, and thus the remote server's identity is not properly validated in F5 BIG-IP 12.0.0-12.1.2, 11.6.0-11.6.2, or 11.5.0-11.5.5.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-6143?
The severity of CVE-2017-6143 is classified as high due to improper validation of a remote server's identity.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6143?
To fix CVE-2017-6143, upgrade F5 BIG-IP to a version that is not within the affected ranges, specifically above versions 12.1.2, 11.6.2, or 11.5.5.
Which versions of F5 BIG-IP are affected by CVE-2017-6143?
F5 BIG-IP versions 11.5.1 through 11.5.5, 11.6.1 through 11.6.2, and 12.1.0 through 12.1.2 are affected by CVE-2017-6143.
What features are impacted by CVE-2017-6143?
CVE-2017-6143 impacts the IP Intelligence Subscription and IP Intelligence feed-list features in F5 BIG-IP.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-6143?
There is no documented workaround for CVE-2017-6143; updating to a non-affected version is recommended.