CVE-2022-23022: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Jan 25, 2022
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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.

Affected Software

11 affected components
F5 BIG-IP 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 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.2
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=16.1.0<16.1.2
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=16.1.0<16.1.2
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.2
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=16.1.0<16.1.2
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.2
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.2

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-2022-23022?

CVE-2022-23022 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for service disruption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-23022?

To resolve CVE-2022-23022, upgrade to F5 BIG-IP version 16.1.2 or later.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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