7.5
Advisory Published
Updated

F5-K000135946

First published: Wed Feb 14 2024(Updated: )

When a BIG-IP PEM classification profile is configured on a UDP virtual server, undisclosed requests can cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to terminate. This issue affects classification engines using signatures released between 09-08-2022 and 02-16-2023. See the table below for a complete list of affected classification signature files.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager>=17.1.0<=17.1.1=3
3
F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager>=16.1.0<=16.1.4=3
3
F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager>=15.1.0<=15.1.10=3
3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of F5-K000135946?

    The severity of F5-K000135946 is considered critical due to potential service disruption.

  • How do I fix F5-K000135946?

    To fix F5-K000135946, update the BIG-IP PEM software to the latest version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

  • What systems are affected by F5-K000135946?

    F5-K000135946 affects BIG-IP PEM versions 15.1.x, 16.1.x, and 17.1.x for specified versions released between 09-08-2022 and 02-16-2023.

  • What impact does F5-K000135946 have on my network?

    F5-K000135946 can cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to terminate, potentially leading to service interruptions.

  • Is there any workaround for F5-K000135946?

    Currently, there are no known workarounds for F5-K000135946, and updating to a patched version is recommended.

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