CVE-2024-25560: TMM Vulnerability

Published May 8, 2024
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Updated

When BIG-IP AFM is licensed and provisioned, undisclosed DNS traffic can cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to terminate.

Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

Affected Software

65 affected components
F5 Networks BIG-IP AFM
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.10.8
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.10.8
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=15.1.0<15.1.10.8
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=15.1.0<15.1.10.8
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.10.8
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.10.8
F5 Big-ip Application Visibility And Reporting>=15.1.0<15.1.10.8
F5 Big-ip Automation Toolchain>=15.1.0<15.1.10.8
F5 Big-ip Carrier-grade Nat>=15.1.0<15.1.10.8
F5 BIG-IP Container Ingress Services>=15.1.0<15.1.10.8
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=15.1.0<15.1.10.8
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=15.1.0<15.1.10.8
F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway>=15.1.0<15.1.10.8
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=15.1.0<15.1.10.8
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.10.8
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=15.1.0<15.1.10.8
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.10.8
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.10.8
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator>=15.1.0<15.1.10.8
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator>=15.1.0<15.1.10.8
F5 Big-ip Websafe>=15.1.0<15.1.10.8
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 Big-ip Application Visibility And Reporting>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 Big-ip Automation Toolchain>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 Big-ip Carrier-grade Nat>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Container Ingress Services>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 Big-ip Websafe>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager=17.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=17.1.0
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall=17.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Analytics=17.1.0
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager=17.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager=17.1.0
F5 Big-ip Application Visibility And Reporting=17.1.0
F5 Big-ip Automation Toolchain=17.1.0
F5 Big-ip Carrier-grade Nat=17.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Container Ingress Services=17.1.0
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender=17.1.0
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System=17.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway=17.1.0
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service=17.1.0
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager=17.1.0
F5 Big-ip Link Controller=17.1.0
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager=17.1.0
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager=17.1.0
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator=17.1.0
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator=17.1.0
F5 Big-ip Websafe=17.1.0
F5 Big-ip Next Cloud-native Network Functions>=1.1.0<1.2.0

Event History

May 8, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-25560?

CVE-2024-25560 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM).

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-25560?

To fix CVE-2024-25560, ensure your F5 Networks BIG-IP AFM is updated to the latest supported software version that addresses the vulnerability.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2024-25560?

CVE-2024-25560 affects versions of F5 Networks BIG-IP AFM when it is licensed and provisioned, particularly prior to any security patch.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2024-25560?

The impact of CVE-2024-25560 can lead to termination of the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM), potentially disrupting service availability.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-25560?

Currently, there are no documented workarounds for CVE-2024-25560, so updating to a fixed version is recommended.

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