CVE-2023-22281: BIG-IP AFM vulnerability

Published Feb 1, 2023
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Updated

On versions 17.0.x before 17.0.0.2, 16.1.x before 16.1.3.3, 15.1.x before 15.1.8, 14.1.x before 14.1.5.3, and all versions of 13.1.x, when a BIG-IP AFM NAT policy with a destination NAT rule is configured on a FastL4 virtual server, undisclosed traffic can cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to terminate. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.5.3
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.8
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.3.3
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=17.0.0<17.0.0.2
F5 BIG-IP (AFM)=17.0.0
17.1.0
F5 BIG-IP (AFM)>=16.1.0<=16.1.3
16.1.3.3
F5 BIG-IP (AFM)>=15.1.0<=15.1.7
15.1.8
F5 BIG-IP (AFM)>=14.1.0<=14.1.5
14.1.5.3
F5 BIG-IP (AFM)>=13.1.0<=13.1.5

Event History

Feb 1, 2023
Advisory Published
via F5·01:04 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:52 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-22281?

CVE-2023-22281 is a vulnerability that affects F5 Big-ip Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM) versions 13.1.x, 14.1.x, 15.1.x, 16.1.x, and 17.0.x before certain patch versions.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-22281?

CVE-2023-22281 has a severity rating of 7.5 out of 10, which is considered high.

3

Which versions of F5 Big-ip Advanced Firewall Manager are affected by CVE-2023-22281?

CVE-2023-22281 affects F5 Big-ip Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM) versions 13.1.x, 14.1.x, 15.1.x, 16.1.x, and 17.0.x before certain patch versions.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-22281?

To fix CVE-2023-22281, you need to apply the recommended patches and updates provided by F5 Networks. Make sure you update to the appropriate patched versions for your F5 Big-ip Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM) installation.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-22281?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-22281 on the F5 Networks website at https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K46048342.

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