CVE-2025-20045: BIG-IP SIP MRF Vulnerability

Published Feb 5, 2025
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Updated

When SIP session Application Level Gateway mode (ALG) profile with Passthru Mode enabled and SIP router ALG profile are configured on a Message Routing type virtual server, undisclosed traffic can cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to terminate.  Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

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When the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) application layer gateway (ALG) profile with Passthru Mode enabled and the SIP router ALG profile are configured on a Message Routing type virtual server, undisclosed traffic can cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to terminate.

— F5

Affected Software

66 affected componentsFixes available
F5 BIG-IP>=17.1.0<=17.1.1
17.1.2
F5 BIG-IP>=16.1.0<=16.1.4
16.1.5
F5 BIG-IP>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
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F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
F5 Big-ip Application Visibility And Reporting>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
F5 Big-ip Automation Toolchain>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
F5 Big-ip Carrier-grade Nat>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
F5 BIG-IP Container Ingress Services>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
F5 Big-ip Websafe>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.5
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=16.1.0<16.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=16.1.0<16.1.5
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.5
F5 Big-ip Application Visibility And Reporting>=16.1.0<16.1.5
F5 Big-ip Automation Toolchain>=16.1.0<16.1.5
F5 Big-ip Carrier-grade Nat>=16.1.0<16.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Container Ingress Services>=16.1.0<16.1.5
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=16.1.0<16.1.5
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=16.1.0<16.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway>=16.1.0<16.1.5
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=16.1.0<16.1.5
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.5
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=16.1.0<16.1.5
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.5
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.5
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator>=16.1.0<16.1.5
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator>=16.1.0<16.1.5
F5 Big-ip Websafe>=16.1.0<16.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=17.1.0<17.1.2
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=17.1.0<17.1.2
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=17.1.0<17.1.2
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=17.1.0<17.1.2
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=17.1.0<17.1.2
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=17.1.0<17.1.2
F5 Big-ip Application Visibility And Reporting>=17.1.0<17.1.2
F5 Big-ip Automation Toolchain>=17.1.0<17.1.2
F5 Big-ip Carrier-grade Nat>=17.1.0<17.1.2
F5 BIG-IP Container Ingress Services>=17.1.0<17.1.2
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=17.1.0<17.1.2
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=17.1.0<17.1.2
F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway>=17.1.0<17.1.2
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=17.1.0<17.1.2
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=17.1.0<17.1.2
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=17.1.0<17.1.2
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=17.1.0<17.1.2
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=17.1.0<17.1.2
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator>=17.1.0<17.1.2
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator>=17.1.0<17.1.2
F5 Big-ip Websafe>=17.1.0<17.1.2

Event History

Feb 5, 2025
Advisory Published
via F5·02:11 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:31 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-20045?

CVE-2025-20045 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-20045?

To remediate CVE-2025-20045, upgrade to F5 BIG-IP version 17.1.2, 16.1.5, or ensure you are using the recommended patches for affected versions.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2025-20045?

The affected products are F5 BIG-IP versions between 17.1.0 and 17.1.1, 16.1.0 and 16.1.4, and 15.1.0 and 15.1.10.

4

What specific configuration triggers CVE-2025-20045?

CVE-2025-20045 is triggered when the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) ALG profile is enabled with Passthru Mode on a Message Routing type virtual server.

5

What potential impact does CVE-2025-20045 have on my system?

CVE-2025-20045 can cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to terminate, potentially leading to service disruption.

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