CVE-2022-23028: Medium severity f5 big-ip advanced firewall manager vulnerability
On BIG-IP AFM version 16.x before 16.1.0, 15.1.x before 15.1.5, 14.1.x before 14.1.4.5, and all versions of 13.1.x, when global AFM SYN cookie protection (TCP Half Open flood vector) is activated in the AFM Device Dos or DOS profile, certain types of TCP connections will fail. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-23028?
CVE-2022-23028 has a medium severity rating due to potential impacts on TCP connection handling.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23028?
To mitigate CVE-2022-23028, update to BIG-IP AFM versions 16.1.0, 15.1.5, or 14.1.4.5 or later.
What types of software are affected by CVE-2022-23028?
CVE-2022-23028 affects F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager versions 13.1.x, 14.1.x, 15.1.x, and specific versions in 16.x.
What is the impact of CVE-2022-23028 on BIG-IP AFM?
The impact of CVE-2022-23028 is that certain types of TCP connections might fail when SYN cookie protection is activated.
Is there any workaround for CVE-2022-23028?
There are no documented workarounds for CVE-2022-23028; the best course of action is to apply the recommended updates.