F5-K000137595: High severity f5 big-ip (afm + ips) vulnerability
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of F5-K000137595?
F5-K000137595 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for traffic disruption.
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.
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.
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.
Is there a workaround for F5-K000137595?
There is no documented workaround for F5-K000137595, so upgrading to the recommended versions is advised.