CVE-2018-5508
First published: Fri Apr 13 2018(Updated: )
On F5 BIG-IP PEM versions 13.0.0, 12.0.0-12.1.3.1, 11.6.0-11.6.2, 11.5.1-11.5.5, or 11.2.1, under certain conditions, TMM may crash when processing compressed data though a Virtual Server with an associated PEM profile using the content insertion option.
Credit: f5sirt@f5.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager | >=11.5.1<=11.5.5 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager | >=11.6.0<=11.6.2 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager | >=12.0.0<=12.1.3 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager | =11.2.1 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager | =13.0.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-5508?
CVE-2018-5508 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5508?
To fix CVE-2018-5508, upgrade F5 BIG-IP PEM to a patched version beyond the affected versions listed.
What versions of F5 BIG-IP PEM are affected by CVE-2018-5508?
CVE-2018-5508 affects F5 BIG-IP PEM versions 11.2.1, 11.5.1-11.5.5, 11.6.0-11.6.2, and 12.0.0-12.1.3.1.
What happens when CVE-2018-5508 is exploited?
When exploited, CVE-2018-5508 can lead to a crash of the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) during the processing of compressed data.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-5508?
No official workarounds are provided for CVE-2018-5508; upgrading is the best option.
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