high
7.8
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-15330: Input Validation

First published: Thu Dec 20 2018(Updated: )

On BIG-IP 14.0.0-14.0.0.2, 13.0.0-13.1.1.1, or 12.1.0-12.1.3.7, when a virtual server using the inflate functionality to process a gzip bomb as a payload, the BIG-IP system will experience a fatal error and may cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to produce a core file.

Credit: f5sirt@f5.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.3.7
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager>=13.0.0<=13.1.1.1
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager>=14.0.0<=14.0.0.2
F5 BIG-IP Application Acceleration Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.3.7
F5 BIG-IP Application Acceleration Manager>=13.0.0<=13.1.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Application Acceleration Manager>=14.0.0<=14.0.0.2
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.3.7
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=13.0.0<=13.1.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=14.0.0<=14.0.0.2
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=12.1.0<=12.1.3.7
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=13.0.0<=13.1.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=14.0.0<=14.0.0.2
F5 Access Policy Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.3.7
F5 Access Policy Manager>=13.0.0<=13.1.1.1
F5 Access Policy Manager>=14.0.0<=14.0.0.2
F5 Application Security Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.3.7
F5 Application Security Manager>=13.0.0<=13.1.1.1
F5 Application Security Manager>=14.0.0<=14.0.0.2
F5 BIG-IP>=12.1.0<=12.1.3.7
F5 BIG-IP>=13.0.0<=13.1.1.1
F5 BIG-IP>=14.0.0<=14.0.0.2
F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway>=12.1.0<=12.1.3.7
F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway>=13.0.0<=13.1.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway>=14.0.0<=14.0.0.2
F5 BIG-IP Fraud Protection Service>=12.1.0<=12.1.3.7
F5 BIG-IP Fraud Protection Service>=13.0.0<=13.1.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Fraud Protection Service>=14.0.0<=14.0.0.2
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.3.7
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager>=13.0.0<=13.1.1.1
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager>=14.0.0<=14.0.0.2
F5 BIG-IP Link Controller>=12.1.0<=12.1.3.7
F5 BIG-IP Link Controller>=13.0.0<=13.1.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Link Controller>=14.0.0<=14.0.0.2
F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.3.7
F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager>=13.0.0<=13.1.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager>=14.0.0<=14.0.0.2
F5 BIG-IP WebAccelerator>=12.1.0<=12.1.3.7
F5 BIG-IP WebAccelerator>=13.0.0<=13.1.1.1
F5 BIG-IP WebAccelerator>=14.0.0<=14.0.0.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-15330?

    CVE-2018-15330 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on system stability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-15330?

    To mitigate CVE-2018-15330, users should upgrade their BIG-IP systems to versions beyond 14.0.0.2, 13.1.1.1, or 12.1.3.7.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2018-15330?

    CVE-2018-15330 affects F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager, Application Security Manager, and several other BIG-IP modules across specified versions.

  • What happens when CVE-2018-15330 is exploited?

    Exploitation of CVE-2018-15330 may lead to a fatal error in the BIG-IP system, causing the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to create a core file.

  • Is there a known exploit for CVE-2018-15330?

    As of now, there is no public information indicating an active exploit for CVE-2018-15330, but it is advisable to apply the recommended patches.

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