F5-K000137595: High severity f5 big-ip (afm + ips) vulnerability

Published Feb 14, 2024
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Updated

For unspecified traffic patterns, BIG-IP AFM IPS engine may spend an excessive amount of time matching the traffic against signatures, resulting in Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) restarting and traffic disruption.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
F5 BIG-IP (AFM + IPS)=17.1.0
17.1.1
F5 BIG-IP (AFM + IPS)>=16.1.0<=16.1.3
16.1.4
F5 BIG-IP (AFM + IPS)>=15.1.0<=15.1.8
15.1.9

Event History

Feb 14, 2024
Advisory Published
via F5·01:19 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of F5-K000137595?

F5-K000137595 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for traffic disruption.

2

How do I fix F5-K000137595?

To mitigate F5-K000137595, upgrade to a fixed version of BIG-IP AFM + IPS such as 17.1.1, 16.1.4, or 15.1.9.

3

What impacts does F5-K000137595 have on network performance?

F5-K000137595 may lead to excessive processing time for traffic, causing the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to restart and disrupting traffic flow.

4

Which versions of BIG-IP AFM + IPS are affected by F5-K000137595?

F5-K000137595 affects BIG-IP AFM + IPS versions 17.1.0 and earlier, versions in the 16.1.x range before 16.1.4, and versions in the 15.1.x range before 15.1.9.

5

Is there a workaround for F5-K000137595?

There is no documented workaround for F5-K000137595, so upgrading to the recommended versions is advised.

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