CVE-2022-28706: High severity f5 access policy manager vulnerability

Published May 5, 2022
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Updated

On F5 BIG-IP 16.1.x versions prior to 16.1.2 and 15.1.x versions prior to 15.1.5.1, when the DNS resolver configuration is used, 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

99 affected components
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager=15.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager=15.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager=15.1.2
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager=15.1.3
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager=15.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager=15.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager=16.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager=16.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager=16.1.2
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=15.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=15.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=15.1.2
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=15.1.3
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=15.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=15.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=16.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=16.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=16.1.2
F5 BIG-IP Analytics=15.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Analytics=15.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Analytics=15.1.2
F5 BIG-IP Analytics=15.1.3
F5 BIG-IP Analytics=15.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Analytics=15.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Analytics=16.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Analytics=16.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Analytics=16.1.2
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager=15.1.0
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager=15.1.1
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager=15.1.2
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager=15.1.3
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager=15.1.4
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager=15.1.5
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager=16.1.0
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager=16.1.1
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager=16.1.2
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager=15.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager=15.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager=15.1.2
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager=15.1.3
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager=15.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager=15.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager=16.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager=16.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager=16.1.2
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System=15.1.0
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System=15.1.1
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System=15.1.2
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System=15.1.3
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System=15.1.4
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System=15.1.5
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System=16.1.0
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System=16.1.1
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System=16.1.2
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service=15.1.0
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service=15.1.1
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service=15.1.2
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service=15.1.3
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service=15.1.4
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service=15.1.5
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service=16.1.0
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service=16.1.1
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service=16.1.2
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager=15.1.0
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager=15.1.1
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager=15.1.2
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager=15.1.3
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager=15.1.4
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager=15.1.5
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager=16.1.0
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager=16.1.1
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager=16.1.2
F5 Big-ip Link Controller=15.1.0
F5 Big-ip Link Controller=15.1.1
F5 Big-ip Link Controller=15.1.2
F5 Big-ip Link Controller=15.1.3
F5 Big-ip Link Controller=15.1.4
F5 Big-ip Link Controller=15.1.5
F5 Big-ip Link Controller=16.1.0
F5 Big-ip Link Controller=16.1.1
F5 Big-ip Link Controller=16.1.2
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager=15.1.0
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager=15.1.1
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager=15.1.2
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager=15.1.3
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager=15.1.4
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager=15.1.5
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager=16.1.0
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager=16.1.1
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager=16.1.2
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager=15.1.0
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager=15.1.1
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager=15.1.2
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager=15.1.3
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager=15.1.4
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager=15.1.5
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager=16.1.0
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager=16.1.1
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager=16.1.2

Event History

May 5, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:37 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-28706?

CVE-2022-28706 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to terminate.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-28706?

To fix CVE-2022-28706, upgrade your F5 BIG-IP version to 16.1.2 or 15.1.5.1 or later.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-28706?

CVE-2022-28706 affects F5 BIG-IP versions prior to 16.1.2 and prior to 15.1.5.1.

4

What impact does CVE-2022-28706 have on F5 BIG-IP products?

CVE-2022-28706 can cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to unexpectedly terminate, potentially disrupting services.

5

Is there a public disclosure for CVE-2022-28706?

Yes, CVE-2022-28706 has been publicly disclosed, with documentation available from F5 support.

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