CVE-2017-6168: High severity f5 big-ip next (ltm, waf) vulnerability
On BIG-IP versions 11.6.0-11.6.2 (fixed in 11.6.2 HF1), 12.0.0-12.1.2 HF1 (fixed in 12.1.2 HF2), or 13.0.0-13.0.0 HF2 (fixed in 13.0.0 HF3) a virtual server configured with a Client SSL profile may be vulnerable to an Adaptive Chosen Ciphertext attack (AKA Bleichenbacher attack) against RSA, which when exploited, may result in plaintext recovery of encrypted messages and/or a Man-in-the-middle (MiTM) attack, despite the attacker not having gained access to the server's private key itself, aka a ROBOT attack.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-6168?
CVE-2017-6168 is a vulnerability that affects F5 BIG-IP versions 11.6.0-11.6.2, 12.0.0-12.1.2, and 13.0.0. It allows an Adaptive Chosen Ciphertext attack against RSA on virtual servers configured with a Client SSL profile.
How severe is CVE-2017-6168?
CVE-2017-6168 has a severity rating of 7.4 (high).
How can I fix CVE-2017-6168?
You can fix CVE-2017-6168 by updating your F5 BIG-IP software to version 11.6.2 HF1 (or later) for versions 11.6.0-11.6.2, 12.1.2 HF2 (or later) for versions 12.0.0-12.1.2, or 13.0.0 HF3 (or later) for version 13.0.0.
Are there any references related to CVE-2017-6168?
Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2017-6168 at the following references: [1] [2] [3].
What is the CWE ID for CVE-2017-6168?
The CWE ID for CVE-2017-6168 is 203.