CVE-2025-36525: BIG-IP APM PingAccess Virtual Server Vulnerability

Published May 7, 2025
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Updated

When a BIG-IP APM PingAccess profile is configured on a virtual server, undisclosed requests can cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to terminate.

Other sources

When a BIG-IP APM virtual server is configured to use a PingAccess profile, undisclosed requests can cause TMM to terminate.

Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

NVD

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
F5 Networks BIG-IP APM
F5 BIG-IP (APM)>=17.1.0<=17.1.2
17.1.2.2
F5 BIG-IP (APM)>=16.1.0<=16.1.5
16.1.6
F5 BIG-IP (APM)>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
-15.1.10.7.0.4.5-
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.10.7.0.4.5
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.6
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=17.1.0<17.1.2.2

Event History

May 7, 2025
Advisory Published
via F5·01:19 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:04 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-36525?

The severity of CVE-2025-36525 has not been disclosed, but it involves a TMM termination issue under specific conditions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-36525?

To mitigate CVE-2025-36525, ensure your BIG-IP APM virtual server is not using a PingAccess profile or upgrade to a supported version.

3

What versions of BIG-IP APM are affected by CVE-2025-36525?

CVE-2025-36525 affects all versions of F5 Networks BIG-IP APM that are configured with a PingAccess profile.

4

Can CVE-2025-36525 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-36525 can potentially be exploited through undisclosed requests leading to TMM termination.

5

What are the consequences of CVE-2025-36525?

Exploiting CVE-2025-36525 may result in unintended termination of TMM, affecting the availability of the BIG-IP APM service.

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