medium
5.3
CWE
367
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-23029

First published: Tue Jan 25 2022(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.

Credit: f5sirt@f5.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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