CVE-2024-28889: BIG-IP SSL vulnerability

Published May 8, 2024
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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.

Affected Software

66 affected componentsFixes available
F5 BIG-IP>=17.1.0<=17.1.1
17.1.1.3
F5 BIG-IP>=16.1.2.1<=16.1.4
16.1.4.3
F5 BIG-IP>=15.1.5<=15.1.10
15.1.10.4
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.10.4
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.10.4
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=15.1.0<15.1.10.4
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=15.1.0<15.1.10.4
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.10.4
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.10.4
F5 Big-ip Application Visibility And Reporting>=15.1.0<15.1.10.4
F5 Big-ip Automation Toolchain>=15.1.0<15.1.10.4
F5 Big-ip Carrier-grade Nat>=15.1.0<15.1.10.4
F5 BIG-IP Container Ingress Services>=15.1.0<15.1.10.4
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=15.1.0<15.1.10.4
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=15.1.0<15.1.10.4
F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway>=15.1.0<15.1.10.4
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=15.1.0<15.1.10.4
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.10.4
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=15.1.0<15.1.10.4
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.10.4
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.10.4
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator>=15.1.0<15.1.10.4
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator>=15.1.0<15.1.10.4
F5 Big-ip Websafe>=15.1.0<15.1.10.4
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.4.3
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.4.3
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=16.1.0<16.1.4.3
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=16.1.0<16.1.4.3
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.4.3
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.4.3
F5 Big-ip Application Visibility And Reporting>=16.1.0<16.1.4.3
F5 Big-ip Automation Toolchain>=16.1.0<16.1.4.3
F5 Big-ip Carrier-grade Nat>=16.1.0<16.1.4.3
F5 BIG-IP Container Ingress Services>=16.1.0<16.1.4.3
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=16.1.0<16.1.4.3
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=16.1.0<16.1.4.3
F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway>=16.1.0<16.1.4.3
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=16.1.0<16.1.4.3
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.4.3
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=16.1.0<16.1.4.3
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.4.3
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.4.3
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator>=16.1.0<16.1.4.3
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator>=16.1.0<16.1.4.3
F5 Big-ip Websafe>=16.1.0<16.1.4.3
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=17.1.0<17.1.1.3
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=17.1.0<17.1.1.3
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=17.1.0<17.1.1.3
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=17.1.0<17.1.1.3
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=17.1.0<17.1.1.3
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=17.1.0<17.1.1.3
F5 Big-ip Application Visibility And Reporting>=17.1.0<17.1.1.3
F5 Big-ip Automation Toolchain>=17.1.0<17.1.1.3
F5 Big-ip Carrier-grade Nat>=17.1.0<17.1.1.3
F5 BIG-IP Container Ingress Services>=17.1.0<17.1.1.3
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=17.1.0<17.1.1.3
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=17.1.0<17.1.1.3
F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway>=17.1.0<17.1.1.3
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=17.1.0<17.1.1.3
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=17.1.0<17.1.1.3
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=17.1.0<17.1.1.3
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=17.1.0<17.1.1.3
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=17.1.0<17.1.1.3
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator>=17.1.0<17.1.1.3
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator>=17.1.0<17.1.1.3
F5 Big-ip Websafe>=17.1.0<17.1.1.3

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade F5 BIG-IP and BIG-IQ Centralized Management to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17.1.1.3
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade F5 BIG-IP and BIG-IQ Centralized Management to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.1.4.3
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade F5 BIG-IP and BIG-IQ Centralized Management to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.1.10.4

Event History

May 8, 2024
Advisory Published
via F5·01:18 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-28889?

CVE-2024-28889 has a high severity rating due to the potential for traffic management disruptions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-28889?

To fix CVE-2024-28889, update your F5 BIG-IP to the recommended versions that include security patches against this vulnerability.

3

What versions of F5 BIG-IP are affected by CVE-2024-28889?

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.

4

Can CVE-2024-28889 lead to denial of service?

Yes, CVE-2024-28889 can lead to a denial of service if the Traffic Management Microkernel is terminated due to exploitable conditions.

5

Are there any workarounds for CVE-2024-28889?

Currently, there are no documented workarounds for CVE-2024-28889, and applying the software update is the best course of action.

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