CVE-2025-35995: BIG-IP PEM vulnerability
First published: Wed May 07 2025(Updated: )
When a BIG-IP PEM system is licensed with URL categorization, and the URL categorization policy or an iRule with the urlcat command is enabled on a virtual server, undisclosed requests can cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to terminate.
Credit: f5sirt@f5.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager | >=17.1.0<=17.1.2 | 17.1.2.2 |
| F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager | >=16.1.0<=16.1.5 | 16.1.6 |
| 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-2025-35995?
CVE-2025-35995 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to disrupt the Traffic Management Microkernel.
How do I fix CVE-2025-35995?
To fix CVE-2025-35995, upgrade to the latest recommended version of BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager as specified by F5.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2025-35995?
CVE-2025-35995 affects F5 BIG-IP PEM systems configured with URL categorization.
What is the impact of CVE-2025-35995 if exploited?
If exploited, CVE-2025-35995 can cause the Traffic Management Microkernel to terminate, leading to potential downtime.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-35995?
Currently, there is no publicly documented workaround for CVE-2025-35995; upgrading is the recommended action.
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