CVE-2019-6590
First published: Tue Jan 29 2019(Updated: )
On BIG-IP LTM 13.0.0 to 13.0.1 and 12.1.0 to 12.1.3.6, under certain conditions, the TMM may consume excessive resources when processing SSL Session ID Persistence traffic.
Credit: f5sirt@f5.com f5sirt@f5.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager | >=11.5.1<=11.6.3 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager | >=12.1.0<=12.1.3.6 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager | >=13.0.0<=13.0.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-6590?
CVE-2019-6590 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its impact on resource consumption.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6590?
To mitigate CVE-2019-6590, it is recommended to upgrade the F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-6590?
CVE-2019-6590 affects F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager versions 11.5.1 to 11.6.3, 12.1.0 to 12.1.3.6, and 13.0.0 to 13.0.1.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2019-6590?
CVE-2019-6590 could be exploited by attackers to cause excessive resource consumption on the affected BIG-IP systems.
When was CVE-2019-6590 reported?
CVE-2019-6590 was reported in 2019, highlighting the issue with SSL Session ID Persistence traffic.
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