7.5
CWE
476
EPSS
0.043%
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2024-21763: BIG-IP AFM vulnerability

First published: Wed Feb 14 2024(Updated: )

When BIG-IP AFM Device DoS or DoS profile is configured with NXDOMAIN attack vector and bad actor detection, undisclosed queries can cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to terminate.  NOTE: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated

Credit: f5sirt@f5.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=17.1.0<17.1.1
F5 BIG-IP (AFM + IPS)=17.1.0
17.1.1
F5 BIG-IP (AFM + IPS)=3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-21763?

    CVE-2024-21763 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-21763?

    To fix CVE-2024-21763, upgrade your F5 BIG-IP AFM software to version 17.1.1 or later.

  • What can trigger CVE-2024-21763?

    CVE-2024-21763 can be triggered by undisclosed queries when the DoS profile is configured with the NXDOMAIN attack vector.

  • Which versions of F5 BIG-IP AFM are affected by CVE-2024-21763?

    F5 BIG-IP AFM versions 17.1.0 are affected by CVE-2024-21763.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-21763?

    Currently, there are no known workarounds for CVE-2024-21763; upgrading to a non-affected version is recommended.

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