CVE-2023-22422: HTTP profile vulnerability

Published Feb 1, 2023
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Updated

On BIG-IP versions 17.0.x before 17.0.0.2 and 16.1.x before 16.1.3.3, when a HTTP profile with the non-default Enforcement options of Enforce HTTP Compliance and Unknown Methods: Reject are configured on a virtual server, undisclosed requests can cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to terminate. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

Other sources

When an HTTP profile with the non-default Enforcement options Enforce RFC Compliance and Unknown Methods: Reject are configured on a virtual server, undisclosed requests can cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to terminate.

F5

Affected Software

27 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
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>=16.1.0<16.1.3.3
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=17.0.0<17.0.0.2
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>=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>=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>=16.1.0<16.1.3.3
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=17.0.0<17.0.0.2
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=16.1.0<16.1.3.3
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=17.0.0<17.0.0.2
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=16.1.0<16.1.3.3
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=17.0.0<17.0.0.2
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>=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>=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>=16.1.0<16.1.3.3
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator>=17.0.0<17.0.0.2

Event History

Feb 1, 2023
Advisory Published
via F5·01:35 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2023-22422.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2023-22422?

The severity level of CVE-2023-22422 is high.

3

Which versions of BIG-IP are affected by CVE-2023-22422?

BIG-IP versions 17.0.x before 17.0.0.2 and 16.1.x before 16.1.3.3 are affected by CVE-2023-22422.

4

What are the affected software and their versions for CVE-2023-22422?

The affected software and their versions for CVE-2023-22422 include F5 Big-ip Access Policy Manager, 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.

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-22422?

To fix CVE-2023-22422, you should update to BIG-IP versions 17.0.0.2 or later for 17.0.x and 16.1.3.3 or later for 16.1.x.

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