CVE-2025-61935: BIG-IP Advanced WAF and ASM vulnerability

Published Oct 15, 2025
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Updated

When a BIG IP Advanced WAF or ASM security policy is configured on a virtual server, undisclosed requests can cause the bd process to terminate.

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
F5 BIG-IP Advanced WAF/ASM=17.5.0, >=17.1.0<=17.1.2
17.5.117.1.3
F5 BIG-IP Advanced WAF/ASM
F5 BIG-IP Advanced WAF/ASM>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
15.1.10.8
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=15.1.0<15.1.10.8
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=17.1.0<17.1.3
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall=17.5.0
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.10.8
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=17.1.0<17.1.3
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager=17.5.0

Event History

Oct 15, 2025
Advisory Published
via F5·10:36 AM
Data Sourced
via F5·10:36 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:19 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-61935?

CVE-2025-61935 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause service disruption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-61935?

To mitigate CVE-2025-61935, it is recommended to upgrade to the latest version of F5 BIG-IP Advanced WAF/ASM as specified in the vendor's advisory.

3

Which versions of F5 BIG-IP Advanced WAF/ASM are affected by CVE-2025-61935?

CVE-2025-61935 affects F5 BIG-IP Advanced WAF/ASM versions 15.1.0 to 15.1.10, and all versions in the 17.1.x series up to 17.5.0.

4

What impact does CVE-2025-61935 have on my system?

CVE-2025-61935 can cause the bd process to terminate unexpectedly, leading to potential denial of service on the affected virtual servers.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-61935?

While the recommended action is to upgrade, temporarily adjusting security policies may minimize the risk associated with CVE-2025-61935.

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