CVE-2025-22891: BIG-IP PEM Vulnerability
First published: Wed Feb 05 2025(Updated: )
When a BIG-IP PEM Control Plane Listener virtual server is configured with a Diameter Endpoint profile, undisclosed traffic can cause the virtual server to stop processing new client connections and cause an increase in memory resource utilization.
Credit: f5sirt@f5.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager | >=17.1.0<=17.1.1 | 17.1.2 |
| F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager | >=16.1.0<=16.1.4 | 16.1.5 |
| F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager | >=15.1.0<=15.1.10 | - |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-22891?
CVE-2025-22891 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability affecting F5 BIG-IP (PEM) configurations.
How do I fix CVE-2025-22891?
To mitigate CVE-2025-22891, upgrade to the patched versions of F5 BIG-IP (PEM) listed in the advisory: 17.1.2, 16.1.5, or applicable updates for earlier versions.
What are the symptoms of the CVE-2025-22891 vulnerability?
The symptoms of CVE-2025-22891 include the BIG-IP PEM Control Plane Listener virtual server failing to process new client connections and an increase in memory resource utilization.
Which versions of F5 BIG-IP are affected by CVE-2025-22891?
CVE-2025-22891 affects F5 BIG-IP (PEM) versions 15.1.0 through 15.1.10, 16.1.0 through 16.1.4, and 17.1.0 through 17.1.1.
Is CVE-2025-22891 specific to any configuration in BIG-IP?
Yes, CVE-2025-22891 specifically impacts configurations where the BIG-IP PEM Control Plane Listener virtual server is set up with a Diameter Endpoint profile.
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