CVE-2022-23029: Medium severity f5 access policy manager vulnerability

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 14.1.4.4, and all versions of 13.1.x, 12.1.x, and 11.6.x, when a FastL4 profile is configured on a virtual server, undisclosed traffic can cause an increase in memory resource utilization. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

Affected Software

70 affected components
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=15.1.0<=15.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
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<=15.1.4
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=13.1.0<=13.1.4
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=14.1.0<=14.1.4
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=15.1.0<=15.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
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<=15.1.4
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
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<=15.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=15.1.0<=15.1.4
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
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<=15.1.4
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=13.1.0<=13.1.4
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=14.1.0<=14.1.4
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=15.1.0<=15.1.4
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
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<=15.1.4
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.4
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.4
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=15.1.0<=15.1.4
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
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<=15.1.4
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.4
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.4
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=15.1.0<=15.1.4
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
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<=15.1.4
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
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<=15.1.4

Event History

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

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-23029?

CVE-2022-23029 has a severity rating that indicates a significant impact on memory resource utilization with the potential for denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-23029?

To mitigate CVE-2022-23029, it is recommended to upgrade to the latest version of the affected F5 BIG-IP software.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2022-23029?

CVE-2022-23029 affects F5 BIG-IP versions 16.x before 16.1.0, 15.1.x before 15.1.4.1, 14.1.x before 14.1.4.4, and all versions of 13.1.x, 12.1.x, and 11.6.x.

4

What consequences can arise from CVE-2022-23029?

CVE-2022-23029 can lead to increased memory resource utilization, which may affect the performance and stability of the virtual server.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-23029?

While upgrading the affected software is the main mitigation strategy, administrators can monitor memory usage to manage potential impacts until an upgrade is implemented.

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