CVE-2018-5505
First published: Thu Mar 22 2018(Updated: )
On F5 BIG-IP versions 13.1.0 - 13.1.0.3, when ASM and AVR are both provisioned, TMM may restart while processing DNS requests when the virtual server is configured with a DNS profile and the Protocol setting is set to TCP.
Credit: f5sirt@f5.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| F5 BIG-IP Analytics | >=13.1.0<13.1.0.4 | |
| F5 Application Security Manager | >=13.1.0<13.1.0.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-5505?
CVE-2018-5505 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to potential service disruption.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5505?
To fix CVE-2018-5505, you should upgrade to a version of F5 BIG-IP greater than 13.1.0.3.
What software is affected by CVE-2018-5505?
CVE-2018-5505 affects F5 BIG-IP Analytics and F5 Application Security Manager versions 13.1.0 to 13.1.0.3.
What could happen if CVE-2018-5505 is exploited?
If exploited, CVE-2018-5505 may cause the TMM process to restart, leading to potential downtime.
Is there any workaround for CVE-2018-5505?
Currently, there are no official workarounds for CVE-2018-5505 other than updating to the latest software version.
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