high
7.5
CWE
476
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-23016: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Tue Jan 25 2022(Updated: )

On versions 16.1.x before 16.1.2 and 15.1.x before 15.1.4.1, when BIG-IP SSL Forward Proxy with TLS 1.3 is configured on a virtual server, undisclosed requests can cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to terminate. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

Credit: f5sirt@f5.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.4.1
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.2
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.4.1
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.2
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=15.1.0<15.1.4.1
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=16.1.0<16.1.2
f5 big-ip application acceleration manager>=15.1.0<15.1.4.1
f5 big-ip application acceleration manager>=16.1.0<16.1.2
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.4.1
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.2
f5 big-ip domain name system>=15.1.0<15.1.4.1
f5 big-ip domain name system>=16.1.0<16.1.2
f5 big-ip fraud protection service>=15.1.0<15.1.4.1
f5 big-ip fraud protection service>=16.1.0<16.1.2
F5 BIG-IP Global Traffic Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.4.1
F5 BIG-IP Global Traffic Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.2
f5 big-ip link controller>=15.1.0<15.1.4.1
f5 big-ip link controller>=16.1.0<16.1.2
F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.4.1
F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.2
F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.4.1
F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-23016?

    CVE-2022-23016 is classified as a High severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-23016?

    To fix CVE-2022-23016, upgrade to versions 16.1.2 or later for 16.1.x or 15.1.4.1 or later for 15.1.x.

  • Which F5 products are affected by CVE-2022-23016?

    CVE-2022-23016 affects multiple F5 products, including BIG-IP Access Policy Manager, Advanced Firewall Manager, and Application Security Manager versions prior to specified updates.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2022-23016?

    The potential impact of CVE-2022-23016 includes termination of the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) due to undisclosed malicious requests.

  • When was CVE-2022-23016 disclosed?

    CVE-2022-23016 was disclosed in early 2022 as part of ongoing security assessments of the affected F5 products.

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