7.8
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-6680

First published: Mon Dec 23 2019(Updated: )

On BIG-IP versions 15.0.0-15.0.1, 14.1.0-14.1.2, 14.0.0-14.0.1, 13.1.0-13.1.3.2, 12.1.0-12.1.5, and 11.5.2-11.6.5, while processing traffic through a standard virtual server that targets a FastL4 virtual server (VIP on VIP), hardware appliances may stop responding.

Credit: f5sirt@f5.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
F5 Access Policy Manager>=11.5.2<11.6.5.1
F5 Access Policy Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.5
F5 Access Policy Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.3
F5 Access Policy Manager>=14.0.0<14.0.1.1
F5 Access Policy Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.2.1
F5 Access Policy Manager>=15.0.0<15.0.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=11.5.2<11.6.5.1
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.3
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=14.0.0<14.0.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.2.1
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=15.0.0<15.0.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=11.5.2<11.6.5.1
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=12.1.0<=12.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=13.1.0<=13.1.3
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=14.0.0<14.0.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=14.1.0<14.1.2.1
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=15.0.0<15.0.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Application Acceleration Manager>=11.5.2<11.6.5.1
F5 BIG-IP Application Acceleration Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Application Acceleration Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.3
F5 BIG-IP Application Acceleration Manager>=14.0.0<14.0.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Application Acceleration Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.2.1
F5 BIG-IP Application Acceleration Manager>=15.0.0<15.0.1.1
F5 Application Security Manager>=11.5.2<11.6.5.1
F5 Application Security Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.5
F5 Application Security Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.3
F5 Application Security Manager>=14.0.0<14.0.1.1
F5 Application Security Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.2.1
F5 Application Security Manager>=15.0.0<15.0.1.1
F5 BIG-IP>=11.5.2<11.6.5.1
F5 BIG-IP>=12.1.0<=12.1.5
F5 BIG-IP>=13.1.0<=13.1.3
F5 BIG-IP>=14.0.0<14.0.1.1
F5 BIG-IP>=14.1.0<14.1.2.1
F5 BIG-IP>=15.0.0<15.0.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Fraud Protection Service>=11.5.2<11.6.5.1
F5 BIG-IP Fraud Protection Service>=12.1.0<=12.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Fraud Protection Service>=13.1.0<=13.1.3
F5 BIG-IP Fraud Protection Service>=14.0.0<14.0.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Fraud Protection Service>=14.1.0<14.1.2.1
F5 BIG-IP Fraud Protection Service>=15.0.0<15.0.1.1
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager>=11.5.2<11.6.5.1
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.5
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.3
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager>=14.0.0<14.0.1.1
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.2.1
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager>=15.0.0<15.0.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Link Controller>=11.5.2<11.6.5.1
F5 BIG-IP Link Controller>=12.1.0<=12.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Link Controller>=13.1.0<=13.1.3
F5 BIG-IP Link Controller>=14.0.0<14.0.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Link Controller>=14.1.0<14.1.2.1
F5 BIG-IP Link Controller>=15.0.0<15.0.1.1
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager>=11.5.2<11.6.5.1
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.5
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.3
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager>=14.0.0<14.0.1.1
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.2.1
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager>=15.0.0<15.0.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager>=11.5.2<11.6.5.1
F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.3
F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager>=14.0.0<14.0.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.2.1
F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager>=15.0.0<15.0.1.1

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-6680?

    CVE-2019-6680 has a high severity rating due to the potential for service disruption on hardware appliances.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-6680?

    To fix CVE-2019-6680, you should upgrade to a patched version of BIG-IP that is not affected by this vulnerability.

  • Which BIG-IP versions are affected by CVE-2019-6680?

    CVE-2019-6680 affects BIG-IP versions 15.0.0-15.0.1, 14.1.0-14.1.2, 14.0.0-14.0.1, 13.1.0-13.1.3.2, 12.1.0-12.1.5, and 11.5.2-11.6.5.

  • What impact does CVE-2019-6680 have on my system?

    CVE-2019-6680 can cause hardware appliances to stop responding when processing traffic through specific virtual servers.

  • Are there any workarounds for CVE-2019-6680?

    Currently, the recommended approach is to apply the security updates to mitigate the effects of CVE-2019-6680.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2025 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203