CVE-2022-41770: BIG-IP and BIG-IQ iControl REST vulnerability CVE-2022-41770

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 16.1.3.1, 15.1.x before 15.1.7, 14.1.x before 14.1.5.1, and all versions of 13.1.x, and BIG-IQ all versions of 8.x and 7.x, an authenticated iControl REST user can cause an increase in memory resource utilization, via undisclosed requests.

Affected Software

57 affected components
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.5.1
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.7
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.3.1
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
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.5.1
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.7
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.3.1
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=17.0.0<17.0.0.1
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=14.1.0<14.1.5.1
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=15.1.0<15.1.7
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=16.1.0<16.1.3.1
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=17.0.0<17.0.0.1
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.5.1
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.7
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.3.1
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
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.5.1
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.7
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.3.1
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
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=14.1.0<14.1.5.1
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=15.1.0<15.1.7
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=16.1.0<16.1.3.1
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
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=14.1.0<14.1.5.1
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=15.1.0<15.1.7
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=16.1.0<16.1.3.1
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
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.5.1
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.7
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.3.1
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=17.0.0<17.0.0.1
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=14.1.0<14.1.5.1
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=15.1.0<15.1.7
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=16.1.0<16.1.3.1
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=17.0.0<17.0.0.1
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.5.1
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.7
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.3.1
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
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.5.1
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.7
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.3.1
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=17.0.0<17.0.0.1
F5 BIG-IQ Centralized Management>=8.0.0<=8.2.0
F5 BIG-IQ Centralized Management=7.1.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade F5 BIG-IP (iControl REST) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17.0.0.1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade F5 BIG-IP (iControl REST) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.1.3.1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade F5 BIG-IP (iControl REST) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.1.7
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade F5 BIG-IP (iControl REST) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14.1.5.1

Event History

Oct 19, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:21 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:21 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-41770?

CVE-2022-41770 has been identified with a moderate severity level, impacting memory resource utilization.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-41770?

To remediate CVE-2022-41770, upgrade to the latest patched version of BIG-IP or BIG-IQ as specified in the F5 security advisories.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-41770?

CVE-2022-41770 affects multiple versions of F5 BIG-IP and BIG-IQ, specifically versions before 17.0.0.1, 16.1.3.1, 15.1.7, 14.1.5.1, and all of 13.1.x.

4

What are the implications of CVE-2022-41770?

The implications of CVE-2022-41770 include potential denial of service due to increased memory resource utilization.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-41770?

While the recommended action is to upgrade, limiting access to the iControl REST interface can mitigate the risk of exploitation for CVE-2022-41770.

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