CVE-2021-23048: Input Validation

Published Sep 14, 2021
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Updated

On BIG-IP version 16.0.x before 16.0.1.2, 15.1.x before 15.1.3.1, 14.1.x before 14.1.4.3, 13.1.x before 13.1.4.1, and all versions of 12.1.x and 11.6.x, when GPRS Tunneling Protocol (GTP) iRules commands or a GTP profile is configured on a virtual server, undisclosed GTP messages 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

66 affected components
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.4.1
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.4.3
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.3.1
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=16.0.0<16.0.1.2
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.4.1
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.4.3
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.3.1
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=16.0.0<16.0.1.2
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=13.1.0<13.1.4.1
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=14.1.0<14.1.4.3
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=15.1.0<15.1.3.1
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=16.0.0<16.0.1.2
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=13.1.0<13.1.4.1
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=14.1.0<14.1.4.3
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=15.1.0<15.1.3.1
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=16.0.0<16.0.1.2
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.4.1
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.4.3
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.3.1
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=16.0.0<16.0.1.2
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.4.1
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.4.3
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.3.1
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=16.0.0<16.0.1.2
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=13.1.0<13.1.4.1
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=14.1.0<14.1.4.3
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=15.1.0<15.1.3.1
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=16.0.0<16.0.1.2
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=13.1.0<13.1.4.1
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=14.1.0<14.1.4.3
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=15.1.0<15.1.3.1
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=16.0.0<16.0.1.2
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.4.1
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.4.3
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.3.1
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=16.0.0<16.0.1.2
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=13.1.0<13.1.4.1
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=14.1.0<14.1.4.3
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=15.1.0<15.1.3.1
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=16.0.0<16.0.1.2
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.4.1
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.4.3
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.3.1
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=16.0.0<16.0.1.2

Event History

Sep 14, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:34 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:34 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-23048?

CVE-2021-23048 has a high severity rating due to potential exploitation of the vulnerability in affected versions of F5 BIG-IP products.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-23048?

To fix CVE-2021-23048, upgrade to versions 16.0.1.2, 15.1.3.1, 14.1.4.3, 13.1.4.1, or higher as recommended by F5.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2021-23048?

CVE-2021-23048 affects multiple F5 BIG-IP products including Access Policy Manager, Advanced Firewall Manager, and Application Security Manager among others.

4

Can CVE-2021-23048 be remotely exploited?

Yes, CVE-2021-23048 can potentially be exploited remotely if the appropriate GTP iRules commands or profiles are in use.

5

What versions are vulnerable in CVE-2021-23048?

Vulnerable versions include 16.0.x before 16.0.1.2 and all versions of 15.1.x, 14.1.x, 13.1.x, 12.1.x, and 11.6.x.

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