7.5
CWE
476
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-23025: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Tue Jan 25 2022(Updated: )

On BIG-IP version 16.1.x before 16.1.1, 15.1.x before 15.1.4, 14.1.x before 14.1.4.4, and all versions of 13.1.x, when a SIP ALG 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.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
F5 Access Policy Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.4
F5 Access Policy Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.4
F5 Access Policy Manager>=15.1.0<=15.1.3
F5 Access Policy Manager>=16.1.0<=16.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=15.1.0<=15.1.3
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=16.1.0<=16.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Advanced WAF/ASM>=13.1.0<=13.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Advanced WAF/ASM>=14.1.0<=14.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Advanced WAF/ASM>=15.1.0<=15.1.3
F5 BIG-IP Advanced WAF/ASM>=16.1.0<=16.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=13.1.0<=13.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=14.1.0<=14.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=15.1.0<=15.1.3
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=16.1.0<=16.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Application Acceleration Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Application Acceleration Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Application Acceleration Manager>=15.1.0<=15.1.3
F5 BIG-IP Application Acceleration Manager>=16.1.0<=16.1.1
F5 Application Security Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.4
F5 Application Security Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.4
F5 Application Security Manager>=15.1.0<=15.1.3
F5 Application Security Manager>=16.1.0<=16.1.1
F5 BIG-IP DDoS Hybrid Defender>=13.1.0<=13.1.4
F5 BIG-IP DDoS Hybrid Defender>=14.1.0<=14.1.4
F5 BIG-IP DDoS Hybrid Defender>=15.1.0<=15.1.3
F5 BIG-IP DDoS Hybrid Defender>=16.1.0<=16.1.1
F5 BIG-IP>=13.1.0<=13.1.4
F5 BIG-IP>=14.1.0<=14.1.4
F5 BIG-IP>=15.1.0<=15.1.3
F5 BIG-IP>=16.1.0<=16.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Fraud Protection Service>=13.1.0<=13.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Fraud Protection Service>=14.1.0<=14.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Fraud Protection Service>=15.1.0<=15.1.3
F5 BIG-IP Fraud Protection Service>=16.1.0<=16.1.1
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.4
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.4
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager>=15.1.0<=15.1.3
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager>=16.1.0<=16.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Link Controller>=13.1.0<=13.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Link Controller>=14.1.0<=14.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Link Controller>=15.1.0<=15.1.3
F5 BIG-IP Link Controller>=16.1.0<=16.1.1
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.4
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.4
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager>=15.1.0<=15.1.3
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager>=16.1.0<=16.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager>=15.1.0<=15.1.3
F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager>=16.1.0<=16.1.1
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator>=13.1.0<=13.1.4
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator>=14.1.0<=14.1.4
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator>=15.1.0<=15.1.3
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator>=16.1.0<=16.1.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-23025?

    CVE-2022-23025 has been assigned a high severity rating due to its potential to cause Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) termination.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-23025?

    To mitigate CVE-2022-23025, it is recommended to upgrade to the latest fixed versions of BIG-IP, specifically version 16.1.1 or later, 15.1.4, or 14.1.4.4.

  • What are the affected versions for CVE-2022-23025?

    CVE-2022-23025 affects BIG-IP versions 16.1.x before 16.1.1, 15.1.x before 15.1.4, 14.1.x before 14.1.4.4, and all versions of 13.1.x.

  • Can CVE-2022-23025 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2022-23025 can potentially be exploited remotely when a SIP ALG profile is configured on a virtual server.

  • What components of F5 BIG-IP are impacted by CVE-2022-23025?

    CVE-2022-23025 impacts various components of F5 BIG-IP, including Access Policy Manager, Advanced Firewall Manager, Application Security Manager, and Local Traffic Manager.

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