F5-K000137521: High severity f5 big-ip (afm + ips) vulnerability
Published Feb 14, 2024
·Updated
When BIG-IP AFM Device DoS or DoS profile is configured with NXDOMAIN attack vector and bad actor detection, undisclosed queries can cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to terminate.
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
F5 BIG-IP (AFM)=17.1.0
17.1.1
F5 BIG-IP (AFM)=3
Event History
Feb 14, 2024
Advisory Published
via F5·01:58 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of F5-K000137521?
The severity of F5-K000137521 is high due to its potential to cause a denial of service (DoS) attack.
2
How do I fix F5-K000137521?
To fix F5-K000137521, upgrade your BIG-IP AFM to a version that patches the vulnerability, such as version 17.1.1 or later.
3
What platforms are affected by F5-K000137521?
F5-K000137521 affects F5 BIG-IP (AFM) versions 17.1.0 and earlier, and version 3.
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What type of attack does F5-K000137521 involve?
F5-K000137521 involves a denial of service (DoS) attack using the NXDOMAIN attack vector.
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Who is a likely target of F5-K000137521?
The likely targets of F5-K000137521 are organizations utilizing F5 BIG-IP AFM for network protection.