CVE-2025-41399: SCTP Vulnerability
Published May 7, 2025
·Updated
When a Stream Control Transmission Protocol (SCTP) profile is configured on a virtual server, undisclosed requests can cause an increase in memory resource utilization.
Affected Software
75 affected componentsFixes available
F5 BIG-IP Next=20.2.0
20.2.1
F5 BIG-IP Next SPK
F5 BIG-IP Next SPK>=1.8.0<=1.9.2, >=1.7.0<=1.7.11
1.7.12
F5 BIG-IP Next CNF
F5 BIG-IP Next CNF>=1.1.0<=1.2.1
1.3.0
F5 BIG-IP=17.1.0
17.1.1
F5 BIG-IP>=16.1.0<=16.1.3
16.1.4
F5 BIG-IP>=15.1.0<=15.1.8
15.1.9
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.9
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.9
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=15.1.0<15.1.9
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=15.1.0<15.1.9
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.9
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.9
F5 Big-ip Application Visibility And Reporting>=15.1.0<15.1.9
F5 Big-ip Automation Toolchain>=15.1.0<15.1.9
F5 Big-ip Carrier-grade Nat>=15.1.0<15.1.9
F5 BIG-IP Container Ingress Services>=15.1.0<15.1.9
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=15.1.0<15.1.9
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=15.1.0<15.1.9
F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway>=15.1.0<15.1.9
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=15.1.0<15.1.9
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.9
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=15.1.0<15.1.9
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.9
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.9
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator>=15.1.0<15.1.9
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator>=15.1.0<15.1.9
F5 Big-ip Websafe>=15.1.0<15.1.9
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 Big-ip Application Visibility And Reporting>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 Big-ip Automation Toolchain>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 Big-ip Carrier-grade Nat>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Container Ingress Services>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 Big-ip Websafe>=16.1.0<16.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager=17.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=17.1.0
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall=17.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Analytics=17.1.0
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager=17.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager=17.1.0
F5 Big-ip Application Visibility And Reporting=17.1.0
F5 Big-ip Automation Toolchain=17.1.0
F5 Big-ip Carrier-grade Nat=17.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Container Ingress Services=17.1.0
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender=17.1.0
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System=17.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway=17.1.0
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service=17.1.0
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager=17.1.0
F5 Big-ip Link Controller=17.1.0
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager=17.1.0
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager=17.1.0
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator=17.1.0
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator=17.1.0
F5 Big-ip Websafe=17.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Next Central Manager=20.2.0
F5 Big-ip Next Cloud-native Network Functions>=1.1.0<1.3.0
F5 Big-ip Next Service Proxy For Kubernetes>=1.7.0<1.7.12
F5 Big-ip Next Service Proxy For Kubernetes>=1.8.0<=1.9.2
Event History
May 7, 2025
Advisory Published
via F5·12:39 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-2025-41399?
The severity of CVE-2025-41399 is currently classified as high due to the potential for increased memory resource utilization.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-41399?
To fix CVE-2025-41399, you should upgrade your F5 BIG-IP Next or other affected products to the latest recommended version as specified by F5.
3
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-41399?
CVE-2025-41399 affects multiple versions of F5 BIG-IP products, including those prior to certain fixed versions specified by F5.
4
What impact does CVE-2025-41399 have on my system?
CVE-2025-41399 may lead to excessive memory usage, potentially causing degradation of system performance or service interruptions.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-41399?
F5 recommends applying the available patches as the primary solution, and no specific workarounds are provided for CVE-2025-41399.