CVE-2022-41836: BIG-IP Advanced WAF and ASM bd vulnerability CVE-2022-41836

Published Oct 19, 2022
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Updated

When an 'Attack Signature False Positive Mode' enabled security policy is configured on a virtual server, undisclosed requests can cause the bd process to terminate.

Affected Software

6 affected components
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=15.1.0<15.1.7
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=16.1.0<16.1.3.1
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall=17.0.0
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

Event History

Oct 19, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:25 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-41836?

CVE-2022-41836 is a vulnerability that allows undisclosed requests to terminate the bd process when an 'Attack Signature False Positive Mode' enabled security policy is configured on a virtual server.

2

Which software is affected by CVE-2022-41836?

CVE-2022-41836 affects F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall versions 15.1.0 to 15.1.7, 16.1.0 to 16.1.3.1, and 17.0.0, as well as F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager versions 15.1.0 to 15.1.7, 16.1.0 to 16.1.3.1, and 17.0.0.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-41836?

CVE-2022-41836 has a severity level of 7.5, which is considered high.

4

How does CVE-2022-41836 affect F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall?

CVE-2022-41836 can cause the bd process to terminate when an 'Attack Signature False Positive Mode' enabled security policy is configured on a virtual server.

5

How does CVE-2022-41836 affect F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager?

CVE-2022-41836 can cause the bd process to terminate when an 'Attack Signature False Positive Mode' enabled security policy is configured on a virtual server.

6

How can I fix CVE-2022-41836?

To fix CVE-2022-41836, F5 recommends applying the corresponding patches and updates provided in their support article.

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