CVE-2022-41832: BIG-IP SIP vulnerability CVE-2022-41832

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 a SIP profile is configured on a virtual server, undisclosed messages 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<14.1.5.1
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.6.1
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<13.1.5.1
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.5.1
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.6.1
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<13.1.5.1
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=14.1.0<14.1.5.1
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=15.1.0<15.1.6.1
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<13.1.5.1
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.5.1
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.6.1
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<13.1.5.1
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.5.1
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.6.1
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<13.1.5.1
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 Fraud Protection Service>=13.1.0<13.1.5.1
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=14.1.0<14.1.5.1
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=15.1.0<15.1.6.1
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<13.1.5.1
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.5.1
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.6.1
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<13.1.5.1
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=14.1.0<14.1.5.1
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=15.1.0<15.1.6.1
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<13.1.5.1
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
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.5.1
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.5.1
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.6.1
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

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 17.0.0.1
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 16.1.3.1
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 15.1.6.1
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 14.1.5.1
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 13.1.5.1

Event History

Oct 19, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:24 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-41832?

CVE-2022-41832 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability that can lead to increased memory utilization in affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-41832?

To mitigate CVE-2022-41832, upgrade the BIG-IP software to the latest versions mentioned in the advisory.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-41832?

CVE-2022-41832 affects BIG-IP versions 13.1.x, 14.1.x, 15.1.x, 16.1.x, and 17.0.x prior to their respective patched versions.

4

What type of resources does CVE-2022-41832 impact?

CVE-2022-41832 specifically causes an increase in memory resource utilization when a SIP profile is configured on a virtual server.

5

Can I continue using my BIG-IP system with CVE-2022-41832?

While you can continue using your BIG-IP system, it is strongly advised to apply the necessary updates to eliminate the risks associated with CVE-2022-41832.

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