CVE-2023-23552
First published: Wed Feb 01 2023(Updated: )
On versions 17.0.x before 17.0.0.2, 16.1.x before 16.1.3.3, 15.1.0 before 15.1.8, 14.1.x before 14.1.5.3, and all versions of 13.1.x, when a BIG-IP Advanced WAF or BIG-IP ASM security policy is configured on a virtual server, undisclosed requests can cause an increase in memory resource utilization. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
Credit: f5sirt@f5.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall | >=13.1.0<=13.1.5 | |
| F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall | >=14.1.0<14.1.5.3 | |
| F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall | >=15.1.0<15.1.8 | |
| F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall | >=16.1.0<16.1.3.3 | |
| F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall | >=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 | |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-23552?
The severity of CVE-2023-23552 is high with a severity value of 7.5.
Which versions of F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall are affected by CVE-2023-23552?
Versions 17.0.x before 17.0.0.2, 16.1.x before 16.1.3.3, 15.1.0 before 15.1.8, 14.1.x before 14.1.5.3, and all versions of 13.1.x are affected by CVE-2023-23552.
How does CVE-2023-23552 affect F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager?
CVE-2023-23552 also affects F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager with the same vulnerable versions as F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall.
What is the impact of CVE-2023-23552?
CVE-2023-23552 can cause an increase in memory resource utilization when a BIG-IP Advanced WAF or BIG-IP ASM security policy is configured on a virtual server.
Is there a fix for CVE-2023-23552?
Yes, upgrading to F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall versions 17.0.0.2, 16.1.3.3, 15.1.8, 14.1.5.3, or applying the necessary patches is recommended to fix CVE-2023-23552.
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