CVE-2022-41624: BIG-IP iRules vulnerability CVE-2022-41624

Published Oct 19, 2022
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Updated

In BIG-IP versions 17.0.x before 17.0.0.1, 16.1.x before 16.1.3.2, 15.1.x before 15.1.7, 14.1.x before 14.1.5.2, and 13.1.x before 13.1.5.1, when a sideband iRule is configured on a virtual server, undisclosed traffic can cause an increase in memory resource utilization.

Affected Software

55 affected components
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.5.1
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.5.2
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.7
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.3.2
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=17.0.0<17.0.0.1
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.5.1
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.5.2
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.7
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.3.2
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=17.0.0<17.0.0.1
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=13.1.0<13.1.5.1
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=14.1.0<14.1.5.2
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=15.1.0<15.1.7
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=16.1.0<16.1.3.2
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=17.0.0<17.0.0.1
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.5.1
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.5.2
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.7
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.3.2
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=17.0.0<17.0.0.1
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.5.1
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.5.2
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.7
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.3.2
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=17.0.0<=17.0.0.1
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=13.1.0<13.1.5.1
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=14.1.0<14.1.5.2
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=15.1.0<15.1.7
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=16.1.0<16.1.3.2
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=17.0.0<17.0.0.1
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=13.1.0<13.1.5.1
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=14.1.0<14.1.5.2
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=15.1.0<15.1.7
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=16.1.0<16.1.3.2
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=17.0.0<17.0.0.1
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.5.1
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.5.2
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.7
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.3.2
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=17.0.0<17.0.0.1
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=13.1.0<13.1.5.1
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=14.1.0<14.1.5.2
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=15.1.0<15.1.7
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=16.1.0<16.1.3.2
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=17.0.0<17.0.0.1
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.5.1
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.5.2
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.7
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.3.2
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=17.0.0<17.0.0.1
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.5.1
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.5.2
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.7
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.3.2
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=17.0.0<17.0.0.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade BIG-IP (iRules / sideband iRule) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17.0.0.1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade BIG-IP (iRules / sideband iRule) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.1.3.2
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade BIG-IP (iRules / sideband iRule) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.1.7
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade BIG-IP (iRules / sideband iRule) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14.1.5.2
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade BIG-IP (iRules / sideband iRule) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13.1.5.1

Event History

Oct 19, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:19 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-41624?

The severity of CVE-2022-41624 is classified as medium due to potential memory resource utilization increases.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-41624?

To mitigate CVE-2022-41624, upgrade to the latest version of BIG-IP software beyond the vulnerable versions.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2022-41624?

CVE-2022-41624 affects BIG-IP versions 13.1.x prior to 13.1.5.1, 14.1.x prior to 14.1.5.2, 15.1.x prior to 15.1.7, 16.1.x prior to 16.1.3.2, and 17.0.x prior to 17.0.0.1.

4

What happens if I do not address CVE-2022-41624?

Failure to address CVE-2022-41624 may lead to significant memory resource utilization, potentially affecting system performance.

5

Is CVE-2022-41624 a remote vulnerability?

CVE-2022-41624 does not require authentication and can be exploited by sending specific traffic to the affected virtual server.

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