F5-K000134516: High severity f5 big-ip and big-iq centralized management vulnerability

Published Feb 14, 2024
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Updated

When an SSL Client Certificate LDAP or Certificate Revocation List Distribution Point (CRLDP) authentication profile is configured on a virtual server, undisclosed requests can cause an increase in CPU resource utilization.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
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

Event History

Feb 14, 2024
Advisory Published
via F5·01:29 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of F5-K000134516?

The F5-K000134516 vulnerability has a moderate severity level due to potential CPU resource exhaustion.

2

How do I fix F5-K000134516?

To resolve F5-K000134516, upgrade your F5 BIG-IP to the specified remedial versions: 17.1.1, 16.1.4, or 15.1.9.

3

What versions of F5 BIG-IP are affected by F5-K000134516?

F5-K000134516 affects F5 BIG-IP versions 17.1.0, 16.1.0 to 16.1.3, and 15.1.0 to 15.1.8.

4

Can F5-K000134516 lead to a denial of service?

Yes, F5-K000134516 can lead to degradation of service due to increased CPU utilization from undisclosed requests.

5

Is it safe to use F5 BIG-IP without patching for F5-K000134516?

It is not recommended to use F5 BIG-IP without patching for F5-K000134516 as it poses a risk of resource exhaustion.

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