CVE-2023-22839: BIG-IP DNS profile vulnerability

Published Feb 1, 2023
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Updated

On BIG-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 version of 13.1.x, when a DNS profile with the Rapid Response Mode setting enabled is configured on a virtual server with hardware SYN cookies enabled, undisclosed requests cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to terminate. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

Affected Software

79 affected componentsFixes available
F5 BIG-IP (DNS, LTM enabled with DNS Services license3)=17.0.0
17.1.0
F5 BIG-IP (DNS, LTM enabled with DNS Services license3)>=16.1.0<=16.1.3
16.1.3.3
F5 BIG-IP (DNS, LTM enabled with DNS Services license3)>=15.1.0<=15.1.8
15.1.8.1
F5 BIG-IP (DNS, LTM enabled with DNS Services license3)>=14.1.0<=14.1.5
14.1.5.3
F5 BIG-IP (DNS, LTM enabled with DNS Services license3)>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=14.1.0<14.1.5.3
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=15.1.0<15.1.7
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 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<15.1.7
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 10000s Firmware
F5 Big-ip 10000s
F5 Big-ip 10200v Firmware
F5 Big-ip 10200v
F5 Big-ip 10200v-ssl Firmware
F5 Big-ip 10200v-ssl
F5 Big-ip 12000 Firmware
F5 Big-ip 12000
F5 Big-ip 5000s Firmware
F5 Big-ip 5000s
F5 Big-ip 5200v Firmware
F5 Big-ip 5200v
F5 Big-ip 5200v-ssl Firmware
F5 Big-ip 5200v-ssl
F5 Big-ip 7000s Firmware
F5 Big-ip 7000s
F5 Big-ip 7200v Firmware
F5 Big-ip 7200v
F5 Big-ip 7200v-ssl Firmware
F5 Big-ip 7200v-ssl
F5 Big-ip I10600 Firmware
F5 Big-ip I10600
F5 Big-ip I10800 Firmware
F5 Big-ip I10800
F5 Big-ip I11600 Firmware
F5 Big-ip I11600
F5 Big-ip I11800 Firmware
F5 Big-ip I11800
F5 Big-ip I15600 Firmware
F5 Big-ip I15600
F5 Big-ip I15800 Firmware
F5 Big-ip I15800
F5 Big-ip I5600 Firmware
F5 Big-ip I5600
F5 Big-ip I5800 Firmware
F5 Big-ip I5800
F5 Big-ip I7600 Firmware
F5 Big-ip I7600
F5 Big-ip I7800 Firmware
F5 Big-ip I7800
F5 R10600 Firmware
F5 R10600
F5 R10800 Firmware
F5 R10800
F5 R10900 Firmware
F5 R10900
F5 R5600 Firmware
F5 R5600
F5 R5800 Firmware
F5 R5800
F5 R5900 Firmware
F5 R5900
F5 Velos Bx110 Firmware
F5 Velos Bx110
F5 Viprion B2100 Firmware
F5 Viprion B2100
F5 Viprion B2150 Firmware
F5 Viprion B2150
F5 Viprion B2250 Firmware
F5 Viprion B2250
F5 Viprion B4300 Firmware
F5 Viprion B4300
F5 Viprion B4450 Firmware
F5 Viprion B4450

Event History

Feb 1, 2023
Advisory Published
via F5·01:26 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:56 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:56 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What versions of F5 BIG-IP are affected by CVE-2023-22839?

F5 BIG-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 are affected.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-22839?

The severity of CVE-2023-22839 has not been disclosed, but it potentially affects core functionalities of the affected systems.

3

How do I fix CVE-2023-22839?

To fix CVE-2023-22839, upgrade to the recommended patched versions: 17.0.0.2, 16.1.3.3, 15.1.8.1, or 14.1.5.3.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2023-22839?

The impact of CVE-2023-22839 involves potential disruption to DNS services when the Rapid Response Mode setting is enabled.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-22839?

Disabling the Rapid Response Mode setting on affected DNS profiles may serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2023-22839.

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