F5-K000135946: High severity f5 big-ip policy enforcement manager vulnerability

Published Feb 14, 2024
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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 Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
F5 BIG-IP (PEM)>=17.1.0<=17.1.1, =3
3
F5 BIG-IP (PEM)>=16.1.0<=16.1.4, =3
3
F5 BIG-IP (PEM)>=15.1.0<=15.1.10, =3
3

Event History

Feb 14, 2024
Advisory Published
via F5·01:47 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of F5-K000135946?

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

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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