high
7.5
CWE
770
EPSS
0.043%
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2024-23979: BIG-IP SSL Client Certificate LDAP and CRLDP Authentication profiles vulnerability

First published: Wed Feb 14 2024(Updated: )

When SSL Client Certificate LDAP or Certificate Revocation List Distribution Point (CRLDP) 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

Credit: f5sirt@f5.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
F5 BIG-IP=17.1.0
17.1.1
F5 BIG-IP>=16.1.0<=16.1.3
16.1.4
F5 BIG-IP>=15.1.0<=15.1.8
15.1.9
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.9
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager=17.1.0
F5 BIG-IQ Centralized Management>=8.0.0<=8.3.0
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.9
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=17.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=15.1.0<15.1.9
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Analytics=17.1.0
f5 big-ip application acceleration manager>=15.1.0<15.1.9
f5 big-ip application acceleration manager>=16.1.0<16.1.4
f5 big-ip application acceleration manager=17.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.9
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager=17.1.0
f5 big-ip domain name system>=15.1.0<15.1.9
f5 big-ip domain name system>=16.1.0<16.1.4
f5 big-ip domain name system=17.1.0
f5 big-ip fraud protection service>=15.1.0<15.1.9
f5 big-ip fraud protection service>=16.1.0<16.1.4
f5 big-ip fraud protection service=17.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Global Traffic Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.9
F5 BIG-IP Global Traffic Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Global Traffic Manager=17.1.0
f5 big-ip link controller>=15.1.0<15.1.9
f5 big-ip link controller>=16.1.0<16.1.4
f5 big-ip link controller=17.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.9
F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager=17.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.9
F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager=17.1.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-23979?

    CVE-2024-23979 has a moderate severity due to its potential to cause increased CPU resource utilization.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-23979?

    To fix CVE-2024-23979, update the F5 BIG-IP software to a version that includes the remedy provided for this vulnerability.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2024-23979?

    CVE-2024-23979 affects F5 BIG-IP versions 15.1.0 to 15.1.9, 16.1.0 to 16.1.4, and specifically 17.1.0.

  • What type of attack vector is associated with CVE-2024-23979?

    CVE-2024-23979 may be exploited through undisclosed requests when SSL Client Certificate LDAP or CRLDP authentication profiles are configured.

  • Can CVE-2024-23979 lead to denial of service?

    Yes, CVE-2024-23979 could potentially lead to a denial of service condition due to increased CPU resource utilization.

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