CVE-2019-6659: High severity f5 access policy manager vulnerability

Published Nov 15, 2019
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Updated

On version 14.0.0-14.1.0.1, BIG-IP virtual servers with TLSv1.3 enabled may experience a denial of service due to undisclosed incoming messages.

Affected Software

13 affected components
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=14.0.0<14.1.0.2
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=14.0.0<14.1.0.2
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=14.0.0<14.1.0.2
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=14.0.0<14.1.0.2
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=14.0.0<14.1.0.2
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=14.0.0<14.1.0.2
F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway>=14.0.0<14.1.0.2
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=14.0.0<14.1.0.2
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=14.0.0<14.1.0.2
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=14.0.0<14.1.0.2
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=14.0.0<14.1.0.2
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=14.0.0<14.1.0.2
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator>=14.0.0<14.1.0.2

Event History

Nov 15, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:27 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-6659?

CVE-2019-6659 is a vulnerability in BIG-IP virtual servers with TLSv1.3 enabled that may result in a denial of service.

2

Which versions of BIG-IP are affected by CVE-2019-6659?

Versions 14.0.0 to 14.1.0.1 of BIG-IP are affected by CVE-2019-6659.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2019-6659?

CVE-2019-6659 has a severity rating of 7.5 (High).

4

How can I fix CVE-2019-6659?

To fix CVE-2019-6659, update your BIG-IP software to version 14.1.0.2 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-6659?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-6659 on the F5 support website at https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K34450231.

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