CVE-2017-6169: Input Validation

Published Feb 6, 2018

Updated

In versions 13.0.0, 12.0.0-12.1.3, or 11.6.0-11.6.2, an F5 BIG-IP virtual server using the URL categorization feature may cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to produce a core file when it receives malformed URLs during categorization.

Affected Software

9 affected components

F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager=11.6.0

F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager=11.6.1

F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager=11.6.2

F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager=12.0.0

F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager=12.1.0

F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager=12.1.1

F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager=12.1.2

F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager=12.1.3

F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager=13.0.0

Event History

Feb 6, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:00 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6169?

CVE-2017-6169 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6169?

To fix CVE-2017-6169, you should upgrade the F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager to a version that is not affected, specifically after 12.1.3.

Which versions of F5 BIG-IP are affected by CVE-2017-6169?

CVE-2017-6169 affects F5 BIG-IP versions 11.6.0 through 11.6.2, 12.0.0, 12.1.0 through 12.1.3, and 13.0.0.

What impact does CVE-2017-6169 have on F5 BIG-IP?

CVE-2017-6169 can cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to crash and produce a core file when processing malformed URLs.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-6169 if I cannot upgrade?

There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2017-6169 other than upgrading to a non-vulnerable version.