CVE-2023-22323: BIG-IP SSL OCSP Authentication profile vulnerability

Published Jan 9, 2023
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Updated

In BIP-IP versions 17.0.x before 17.0.0.2, 16.1.x before 16.1.3.3, 15.1.x before 15.1.8.1, 14.1.x before 14.1.5.3, and all versions of 13.1.x, when OCSP authentication profile is configured on a virtual server, undisclosed requests can cause an increase in CPU resource utilization. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

Affected Software

61 affected componentsFixes available
F5 BIG-IP=17.0.0
17.1.0
F5 BIG-IP>=16.1.0<=16.1.3
16.1.3.3
F5 BIG-IP>=15.1.0<=15.1.8
15.1.8.1
F5 BIG-IP>=14.1.0<=14.1.5
14.1.5.3
F5 BIG-IP>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.5.3
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.8.1
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.3.3
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=17.0.0<17.0.0.2
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<15.1.8.1
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 Analytics>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=14.1.0<14.1.5.3
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=15.1.0<15.1.8.1
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=16.1.0<16.1.3.3
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=17.0.0<17.0.0.2
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.8.1
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.3.3
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=17.0.0<17.0.0.2
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.5.3
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.8.1
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.3.3
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=17.0.0<17.0.0.2
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=14.1.0<14.1.5.3
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=15.1.0<15.1.8.1
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=16.1.0<16.1.3.3
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=14.1.0<14.1.5.3
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=15.1.0<15.1.8.1
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=16.1.0<16.1.3.3
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=17.0.0<17.0.0.2
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=15.1.0<15.1.8.1
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=16.1.0<16.1.3.3
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=17.0.0<17.0.0.2
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=14.1.0<14.1.5.3
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=15.1.0<15.1.8.1
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=16.1.0<16.1.3.3
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=17.0.0<17.0.0.2
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.5.3
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.8.1
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.3.3
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=17.0.0<17.0.0.2
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.5.3
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.8.1
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.3.3
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=17.0.0<17.0.0.2
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator>=14.1.0<14.1.5.3
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator>=15.1.0<15.1.8.1
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator>=16.1.0<16.1.3.3
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator>=17.0.0<17.0.0.2

Event History

Jan 9, 2023
Advisory Published
via F5·09:47 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 severity of CVE-2023-22323?

The severity of CVE-2023-22323 is not explicitly stated, but it can lead to increased CPU resource utilization under certain conditions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-22323?

To fix CVE-2023-22323, upgrade to the specified remedial versions such as F5 BIG-IP versions 17.0.0.2, 16.1.3.3, 15.1.8.1, or 14.1.5.3.

3

What versions of F5 BIG-IP are affected by CVE-2023-22323?

Versions affected by CVE-2023-22323 include 17.0.x before 17.0.0.2, 16.1.x before 16.1.3.3, 15.1.x before 15.1.8.1, 14.1.x before 14.1.5.3, and all versions of 13.1.x.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2023-22323 on F5 BIG-IP systems?

The impact of CVE-2023-22323 on F5 BIG-IP systems can result in an increase in CPU resource utilization when OCSP authentication profiles are configured.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-22323 if I cannot upgrade?

There are no specific workarounds provided for CVE-2023-22323, so upgrading to a remedial version is recommended.

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