CVE-2022-23022: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Tue Jan 25 2022(Updated: )
On BIG-IP version 16.1.x before 16.1.2, when an HTTP profile 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 | >=16.1.0<16.1.2 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager | >=16.1.0<16.1.2 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Analytics | >=16.1.0<16.1.2 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Application Acceleration Manager | >=16.1.0<16.1.2 | |
| F5 Application Security Manager | >=16.1.0<16.1.2 | |
| F5 BIG-IP | >=16.1.0<16.1.2 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Fraud Protection Service | >=16.1.0<16.1.2 | |
| Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager | >=16.1.0<16.1.2 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Link Controller | >=16.1.0<16.1.2 | |
| Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager | >=16.1.0<16.1.2 | |
| 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-2022-23022?
CVE-2022-23022 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for service disruption.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23022?
To resolve CVE-2022-23022, upgrade to F5 BIG-IP version 16.1.2 or later.
What causes the CVE-2022-23022 vulnerability?
CVE-2022-23022 is caused by undisclosed HTTP requests that can lead to the Traffic Management Microkernel terminating.
Which F5 BIG-IP versions are affected by CVE-2022-23022?
CVE-2022-23022 affects F5 BIG-IP versions 16.1.0 through 16.1.1.
Is CVE-2022-23022 present in EoTS software versions?
CVE-2022-23022 does not apply to software versions that have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS).
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