CVE-2017-6154: Input Validation
First published: Thu Mar 01 2018(Updated: )
On F5 BIG-IP systems running 13.0.0, 12.1.0 - 12.1.3.1, or 11.6.1 - 11.6.2, the BIG-IP ASM bd daemon may core dump memory under some circumstances when processing undisclosed types of data on systems with 48 or more CPU cores.
Credit: f5sirt@f5.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| F5 Application Security Manager | >=11.6.1<=11.6.2 | |
| F5 Application Security Manager | >=12.1.0<=12.1.3.1 | |
| F5 Application Security Manager | =13.0.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-6154?
CVE-2017-6154 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to potential system crashes affecting BIG-IP systems.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6154?
To fix CVE-2017-6154, upgrade your F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager to versions 11.6.3, 12.1.4, or 13.1.0 and above.
Which F5 BIG-IP versions are affected by CVE-2017-6154?
CVE-2017-6154 affects F5 BIG-IP versions 11.6.1 - 11.6.2, 12.1.0 - 12.1.3.1, and 13.0.0.
What happens if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2017-6154?
If your system is vulnerable to CVE-2017-6154, it may experience unexpected crashes and core dumps when processing certain types of data.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-6154?
There is no documented workaround for CVE-2017-6154, hence upgrading to a patched version is recommended.
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