F5-K000137204: Medium severity F5 BIG-IP vulnerability
Insufficient control flow management in the BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 1.8.0 - Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 1.8.3
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of F5-K000137204?
The severity of F5-K000137204 is classified as a potential denial of service due to insufficient control flow management.
How do I fix F5-K000137204?
To fix F5-K000137204, upgrade your F5 BIG-IP or F5OS firmware to the recommended versions that mitigate the vulnerability.
Which F5 products are affected by F5-K000137204?
F5-K000137204 affects various versions of F5 BIG-IP and F5OS-A and F5OS-C products.
Can a privileged user exploit F5-K000137204?
Yes, a privileged user with local access may exploit F5-K000137204 to potentially cause a denial of service.
Is remote access needed to exploit F5-K000137204?
No, exploitation of F5-K000137204 requires local access, not remote access.