CVE-2023-22302: BIG-IP HTTP profile vulnerability

Published Jan 9, 2023
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Updated

In BIG-IP versions 17.0.x before 17.0.0.2, and 16.1.x beginning in 16.1.2.2 to before 16.1.3.3, when an HTTP profile is configured on a virtual server and conditions beyond the attacker’s control exist on the target pool member, undisclosed requests sent to the BIG-IP system 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

27 affected componentsFixes available
F5 BIG-IP=17.0.0
17.1.0
F5 BIG-IP>=16.1.2.2<=16.1.3
16.1.3.3
F5 BIG-IP
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=16.1.2.2<16.1.3.3
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=17.0.0<17.0.0.2
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=16.1.2.2<16.1.3.3
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=17.0.0<17.0.0.2
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=16.1.2.2<16.1.3.3
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=17.0.0<17.0.0.2
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=16.1.2.2<16.1.3.3
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=17.0.0<17.0.0.2
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=16.1.2.2<16.1.3.3
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=17.0.0<17.0.0.2
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=16.1.2.2<16.1.3.3
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=17.0.0<17.0.0.2
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=16.1.2.2<16.1.3.3
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=17.0.0<17.0.0.2
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=16.1.2.2<16.1.3.3
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=17.0.0<17.0.0.2
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=16.1.2.2<16.1.3.3
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=17.0.0<17.0.0.2
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=16.1.2.2<16.1.3.3
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=17.0.0<17.0.0.2
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=16.1.2.2<16.1.3.3
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=17.0.0<17.0.0.2
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator>=16.1.2.2<16.1.3.3
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator>=17.0.0<17.0.0.2

Event History

Jan 9, 2023
Advisory Published
via F5·08:25 AM
Feb 1, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:53 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-22302.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-22302?

The severity of CVE-2023-22302 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.9.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-22302?

The affected software versions are F5 Big-ip Access Policy Manager, F5 Big-ip Advanced Firewall Manager, F5 BIG-IP Analytics, F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager, F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager, F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender, F5 Big-ip Domain Name System, F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service, F5 Big-ip Link Controller, F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager, F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager, and F5 Big-ip Ssl Orchestrator.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-22302?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-22302 by sending undisclosed requests to the BIG-IP system when an HTTP profile is configured on a virtual server and conditions beyond the attacker's control exist on the target pool member.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-22302?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-22302 at the following link: [https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K58550078](https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K58550078)

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