First published: Wed May 08 2024(Updated: )
When an SSL profile with alert timeout is configured with a non-default value on a virtual server, undisclosed traffic along with conditions beyond the attacker's control 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 Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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F5 BIG-IP and BIG-IQ Centralized Management | >=17.1.0<=17.1.1 | 17.1.1.3 |
F5 BIG-IP and BIG-IQ Centralized Management | >=16.1.2.1<=16.1.4 | 16.1.4.3 |
F5 BIG-IP and BIG-IQ Centralized Management | >=15.1.5<=15.1.10 | 15.1.10.4 |
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CVE-2024-28889 has a high severity rating due to the potential for traffic management disruptions.
To fix CVE-2024-28889, update your F5 BIG-IP to the recommended versions that include security patches against this vulnerability.
CVE-2024-28889 affects F5 BIG-IP versions 15.1.5 to 15.1.10, 16.1.2.1 to 16.1.4, and 17.1.0 to 17.1.1.
Yes, CVE-2024-28889 can lead to a denial of service if the Traffic Management Microkernel is terminated due to exploitable conditions.
Currently, there are no documented workarounds for CVE-2024-28889, and applying the software update is the best course of action.