First published: Wed Feb 14 2024(Updated: )
When an Advanced WAF/ASM security policy and a Websockets profile are configured on a virtual server, undisclosed traffic can cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) process to terminate.
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall | 17.1.0 | |
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall | >=16.1.0<=16.1.3 | 16.1.4 |
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall |
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F5-K000135873 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for service disruption.
To fix F5-K000135873, upgrade to the recommended versions of BIG-IP that include the necessary patches.
F5-K000135873 affects F5 BIG-IP Advanced WAF/ASM versions prior to 17.1.0 and between 16.1.0 and 16.1.4.
The impact of F5-K000135873 can lead to unexpected termination of the Traffic Management Microkernel process.
Currently, there are no documented workarounds for F5-K000135873, and applying the patch is the recommended course of action.