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 Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| F5 Access Policy Manager | >=15.1.0<15.1.4.1 | |
| F5 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 Application Security Manager | >=15.1.0<15.1.4.1 | |
| F5 Application Security Manager | >=16.1.0<16.1.2 | |
| F5 BIG-IP | >=15.1.0<15.1.4.1 | |
| F5 BIG-IP | >=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 | |
| Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager | >=15.1.0<15.1.4.1 | |
| Riverbed SteelApp 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 | |
| Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager | >=15.1.0<15.1.4.1 | |
| Riverbed SteelApp 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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