CVE-2017-6150: Input Validation

Q: What is CVE-2017-6150?

CVE-2017-6150 is a vulnerability found in F5 BIG-IP systems 13.0.0 or 12.1.0 - 12.1.3.1 using FastL4 profiles.

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2017-6150?

The severity of CVE-2017-6150 is high with a severity value of 7.5.

Q: How does CVE-2017-6150 affect F5 BIG-IP systems?

Under certain conditions, when the Reassemble IP Fragments option is disabled, specific large fragmented packets may restart the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM).

Q: Which software versions of F5 BIG-IP systems are affected by CVE-2017-6150?

F5 BIG-IP systems 13.0.0 or 12.1.0 - 12.1.3.1 using FastL4 profiles are affected by CVE-2017-6150.

Q: How can I fix CVE-2017-6150?

Apply the necessary patches or updates provided by F5 Networks to fix CVE-2017-6150.

Published Mar 1, 2018

Updated

Under certain conditions for F5 BIG-IP systems 13.0.0 or 12.1.0 - 12.1.3.1, using FastL4 profiles, when the Reassemble IP Fragments option is disabled (default), some specific large fragmented packets may restart the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM).

Affected Software

20 affected components

F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.3.1

F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager=13.0.0

F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.3.1

F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager=13.0.0

F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.3.1

F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=13.0.0

F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=12.1.0<=12.1.3.1

F5 BIG-IP Analytics=13.0.0

F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.3.1

F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager=13.0.0

F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.3.1

F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager=13.0.0

F5 BIG-IP DNS>=12.1.0<=12.1.3.1

F5 BIG-IP DNS=13.0.0

F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=12.1.0<=12.1.3.1

F5 Big-ip Link Controller=13.0.0

F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.3.1

F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager=13.0.0

F5 Big-ip Websafe>=12.1.0<=12.1.3.1

F5 Big-ip Websafe=13.0.0

Event History

Mar 1, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·04:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·04:00 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6150?

CVE-2017-6150 is a vulnerability found in F5 BIG-IP systems 13.0.0 or 12.1.0 - 12.1.3.1 using FastL4 profiles.

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6150?

The severity of CVE-2017-6150 is high with a severity value of 7.5.

How does CVE-2017-6150 affect F5 BIG-IP systems?

Under certain conditions, when the Reassemble IP Fragments option is disabled, specific large fragmented packets may restart the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM).

Which software versions of F5 BIG-IP systems are affected by CVE-2017-6150?

F5 BIG-IP systems 13.0.0 or 12.1.0 - 12.1.3.1 using FastL4 profiles are affected by CVE-2017-6150.

How can I fix CVE-2017-6150?