CVE-2021-23035: Input Validation

Published Sep 14, 2021
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Updated

On BIG-IP 14.1.x before 14.1.4.4, when an HTTP profile is configured on a virtual server, after a specific sequence of packets, chunked responses can cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to terminate. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

Affected Software

11 affected components
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.4.4
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.4.4
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=14.1.0<=14.1.4.4
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.4.4
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.4.4
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=14.1.0<=14.1.4.4
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=14.1.0<=14.1.4.4
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.4.4
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=14.1.0<=14.1.4.4
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.4.4
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.4.4

Event History

Sep 14, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:21 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:21 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-23035?

CVE-2021-23035 has a high severity rating as it can lead to service disruption due to Traffic Management Microkernel termination.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-23035?

To fix CVE-2021-23035, upgrade your F5 BIG-IP software to version 14.1.4.4 or later.

3

Which F5 BIG-IP versions are affected by CVE-2021-23035?

CVE-2021-23035 affects all BIG-IP versions from 14.1.0 to 14.1.4.4, inclusive.

4

What impact does CVE-2021-23035 have on F5 BIG-IP services?

CVE-2021-23035 can cause unexpected termination of service processes, disrupting HTTP traffic handling.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-23035?

There are no specific workarounds mentioned for CVE-2021-23035; upgrading is recommended.

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