CVE-2022-41787: BIG-IP DNS Express vulnerability CVE-2022-41787

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 15.1.6.1, 14.1.x before 14.1.5.1, and 13.1.x before 13.1.5.1, when DNS profile is configured on a virtual server with DNS Express enabled, undisclosed DNS queries with DNSSEC can cause TMM to terminate.

Affected Software

10 affected components
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=13.1.0<13.1.5.1
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=14.1.0<14.1.5.1
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=15.1.0<15.1.6.1
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 Local Traffic Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.5.1
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.5.1
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.6.1
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

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade F5 BIG-IP DNS Express to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17.0.0.1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade F5 BIG-IP DNS Express to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.1.3.1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade F5 BIG-IP DNS Express to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.1.6.1
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade F5 BIG-IP DNS Express to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14.1.5.1
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade F5 BIG-IP DNS Express to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13.1.5.1

Event History

Oct 19, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:22 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-41787?

CVE-2022-41787 is a vulnerability in F5 Big-IP versions 17.0.x before 17.0.0.1, 16.1.x before 16.1.3.1, 15.1.x before 15.1.6.1, 14.1.x before 14.1.5.1, and 13.1.x before 13.1.5.1 that can cause TMM to terminate when DNS profile is configured on a virtual server with DNS Express enabled.

2

How severe is CVE-2022-41787?

The severity of CVE-2022-41787 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.5.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2022-41787?

The affected software for CVE-2022-41787 includes F5 Big-IP Domain Name System and F5 Big-IP Local Traffic Manager versions 13.1.x, 14.1.x, 15.1.x, 16.1.x, and 17.0.x.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-41787?

To fix CVE-2022-41787, update your F5 Big-IP software to version 17.0.0.1, 16.1.3.1, 15.1.6.1, 14.1.5.1, or 13.1.5.1.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-41787?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-41787 in the F5 BIG-IP Security Advisory article: https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K70569537

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