F5-K000140933: High severity f5 big-ip and big-iq centralized management vulnerability
Published Feb 5, 2025
·Updated
When SNMP v1 or v2c are disabled on the BIG-IP system, undisclosed requests can cause an increase in memory resource utilization.
Affected Software
3 affected componentsFixes available
F5 BIG-IP>=17.1.0<=17.1.1
17.1.2
F5 BIG-IP>=16.1.0<=16.1.5
16.1.6
F5 BIG-IP>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
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Event History
Feb 5, 2025
Advisory Published
via F5·02:08 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of F5-K000140933?
The severity of F5-K000140933 is considered medium due to potential memory resource utilization issues.
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How do I fix F5-K000140933?
To mitigate F5-K000140933, ensure SNMP v1 or v2c is re-enabled or implemented appropriate resource monitoring.
3
What systems are affected by F5-K000140933?
F5-K000140933 affects BIG-IP versions 17.1.0 to 17.1.2, 16.1.0 to 16.1.5, and 15.1.0 to 15.1.10.
4
Can F5-K000140933 cause downtime?
F5-K000140933 may cause performance degradation, potentially leading to downtime if memory resources are excessively utilized.
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Is there a workaround for F5-K000140933?
A possible workaround for F5-K000140933 includes increasing resource allocation or monitoring SNMP traffic to manage utilization.