CVE-2022-41983: BIG-IP TMM Vulnerability CVE-2022-41983

Published Oct 19, 2022
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Updated

On specific hardware platforms, on BIG-IP versions 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, while Intel QAT (QuickAssist Technology) and the AES-GCM/CCM cipher is in use, undisclosed conditions can cause BIG-IP to send data unencrypted even with an SSL Profile applied.

Affected Software

76 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 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 Web Application Firewall>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=14.1.0<14.1.5.1
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 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 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 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 Visibility And Reporting>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Application Visibility And Reporting>=14.1.0<14.1.5.1
F5 Big-ip Application Visibility And Reporting>=15.1.0<15.1.7
F5 Big-ip Application Visibility And Reporting>=16.1.0<16.1.3.1
F5 Big-ip Carrier-grade Nat>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Carrier-grade Nat>=14.1.0<14.1.5.1
F5 Big-ip Carrier-grade Nat>=15.1.0<15.1.7
F5 Big-ip Carrier-grade Nat>=16.1.0<16.1.3.1
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=14.1.0<14.1.5.1
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=15.1.0<15.1.7
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=16.1.0<16.1.3.1
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 Edge Gateway>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway>=14.1.0<14.1.5.1
F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway>=15.1.0<15.1.7
F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway>=16.1.0<16.1.3.1
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<15.1.6
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=16.1.0<16.1.3.1
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 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 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 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 SSL Orchestrator>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator>=14.1.0<14.1.5.1
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator>=15.1.0<15.1.7
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator>=16.1.0<16.1.3.1
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator>=14.1.0<14.1.5.1
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator>=15.1.0<15.1.7
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator>=16.1.0<16.1.3.1
F5 Big-ip Websafe>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Websafe>=14.1.0<14.1.5.1
F5 Big-ip Websafe>=15.1.0<15.1.7
F5 Big-ip Websafe>=16.1.0<16.1.3.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 16.1.3.1
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 15.1.7
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 14.1.5.1
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 13.1.x

Event History

Oct 19, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:26 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-41983?

The severity of CVE-2022-41983 is currently under evaluation but is known to affect specific BIG-IP software versions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-41983?

To fix CVE-2022-41983, upgrade your F5 BIG-IP system to the latest available version as recommended by F5 Networks.

3

Which versions of F5 BIG-IP are affected by CVE-2022-41983?

CVE-2022-41983 affects F5 BIG-IP versions 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.

4

What components are impacted by CVE-2022-41983 in F5 BIG-IP?

The components impacted by CVE-2022-41983 include multiple modules like Access Policy Manager, Advanced Firewall Manager, and SSL Orchestrator.

5

Are there any workarounds for CVE-2022-41983?

As of now, F5 Networks recommends upgrading to the latest versions as the primary mitigation strategy for CVE-2022-41983.

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