CVE-2025-24312: BIG-IP AFM vulnerability

Published Feb 5, 2025
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Updated

When BIG-IP AFM is provisioned with IPS module enabled and protocol inspection profile is configured on a virtual server or firewall rule or policy, undisclosed traffic can cause an increase in CPU resource utilization.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
F5 BIG-IP Next CNF>=1.1.0<=1.3.3
1.4.0
F5 BIG-IP (AFM)>=17.1.0<=17.1.1
17.1.2
F5 BIG-IP (AFM)>=16.1.0<=16.1.5
16.1.6
F5 BIG-IP (AFM)>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
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F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.10.6.0.11.6
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.5.2.0.7.5
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=17.1.0<17.1.2
F5 Big-ip Next Cloud-native Network Functions>=1.1.0<1.4.0

Event History

Feb 5, 2025
Advisory Published
via F5·02:02 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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-24312?

The severity of CVE-2025-24312 has been classified as significant due to its potential to impact CPU resource utilization.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-24312?

To fix CVE-2025-24312, upgrade to the recommended versions of F5 BIG-IP software as specified in the advisory.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2025-24312?

CVE-2025-24312 affects multiple versions of F5 BIG-IP AFM and F5 BIG-IP Next CNF between specific versions.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2025-24312 on system performance?

CVE-2025-24312 can lead to increased CPU resource utilization when specific traffic is present.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-24312?

Currently, there are no official workarounds for CVE-2025-24312; upgrading to the latest version is advised.

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