CVE-2022-23017: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Jan 25, 2022
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Updated

On BIG-IP version 16.x before 16.1.0, 15.1.x before 15.1.4.1, 14.1.x before 14.1.4.5, and all versions of 13.1.x, when a virtual server is configured with a DNS profile with the Rapid Response Mode setting enabled and is configured on a BIG-IP system, 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.

Affected Software

44 affected components
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.4.5
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.4.1
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=16.0.0<16.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.4.5
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.4.1
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=16.0.0<16.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=13.1.0<=13.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=14.1.0<14.1.4.5
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=15.1.0<15.1.4.1
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=16.0.0<16.1.0
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.4
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.4.5
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.4.1
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=16.0.0<16.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.4.5
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.4.1
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=16.0.0<16.1.0
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=13.1.0<=13.1.4
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=14.1.0<14.1.4.5
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=15.1.0<15.1.4.1
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=16.0.0<16.1.0
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=13.1.0<=13.1.4
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=14.1.0<14.1.4.5
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=15.1.0<15.1.4.1
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=16.0.0<16.1.0
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.4
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.4.5
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.4.1
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=16.0.0<16.1.0
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=13.1.0<=13.1.4
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=14.1.0<14.1.4.5
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=15.1.0<15.1.4.1
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=16.0.0<16.1.0
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.4
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.4.5
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.4.1
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=16.0.0<16.1.0
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.4
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.4.5
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.4.1
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=16.0.0<16.1.0

Event History

Jan 25, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:11 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:11 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-23017?

The severity of CVE-2022-23017 is rated as high due to the potential for denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-23017?

To fix CVE-2022-23017, you should upgrade to the latest supported version of BIG-IP that is not vulnerable.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-23017?

CVE-2022-23017 affects BIG-IP versions 16.x before 16.1.0, 15.1.x before 15.1.4.1, 14.1.x before 14.1.4.5, and all versions of 13.1.x.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-23017?

CVE-2022-23017 is a denial of service vulnerability associated with the DNS profile settings in BIG-IP systems.

5

What product categories are impacted by CVE-2022-23017?

CVE-2022-23017 impacts several F5 BIG-IP product categories, including Access Policy Manager, Advanced Firewall Manager, and Application Security Manager.

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