First published: Wed May 08 2024(Updated: )
When an SSL profile with alert timeout is configured with a non-default value on a virtual server, undisclosed traffic along with conditions beyond the attacker's control can cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to terminate.
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
F5 BIG-IP and BIG-IQ Centralized Management | >=17.1.0<=17.1.1 | 17.1.1.3 |
F5 BIG-IP and BIG-IQ Centralized Management | >=16.1.2.1<=16.1.4 | 16.1.4.3 |
F5 BIG-IP and BIG-IQ Centralized Management | >=15.1.5<=15.1.10 | 15.1.10.4 |
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The severity of F5-K000138912 is classified as high due to the potential for Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) termination.
To fix F5-K000138912, upgrade to the recommended versions of the F5 BIG-IP software as specified in the advisory.
Affected versions for F5-K000138912 include F5 BIG-IP versions 15.1.x, 16.1.x, and 17.1.x within specific ranges.
Organizations using F5 BIG-IP with specific SSL profile configurations may be affected by F5-K000138912.
The issue in F5-K000138912 is caused by non-default alert timeout settings combined with undisclosed traffic conditions.