F5-K000149929
First published: Mon Feb 24 2025(Updated: )
The ppp decapsulator in tcpdump 4.9.3 can be convinced to allocate a large amount of memory.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| F5 BIG-IP and BIG-IQ Centralized Management | >=17.1.0<=17.1.2 | |
| F5 BIG-IP and BIG-IQ Centralized Management | >=16.1.0<=16.1.5 | |
| F5 BIG-IP and BIG-IQ Centralized Management | >=15.1.0<=15.1.10 | |
| F5 F5OS | =1.8.0>=1.5.1<=1.5.2 | |
| F5 F5OS | >=1.6.0<=1.6.2 | 1.8.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of F5-K000149929?
The severity of F5-K000149929 is considered high due to the potential for memory allocation issues that could lead to denial of service.
How do I fix F5-K000149929?
To fix F5-K000149929, you should upgrade to the latest recommended software version as specified in the advisory for your affected product.
Which versions are affected by F5-K000149929?
F5-K000149929 affects multiple versions of F5 BIG-IP, including versions 15.1.0 through 15.1.10, 16.1.0 through 16.1.5, and 17.1.0 through 17.1.2, along with specific versions of F5OS.
Can F5-K000149929 lead to a system compromise?
F5-K000149929 is primarily a denial of service vulnerability, which may not directly compromise the system but can impact availability.
Is there a workaround for F5-K000149929 if I cannot upgrade?
Currently, the recommended action for F5-K000149929 is to upgrade to an unaffected version, as there is no documented workaround available.
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- canonical/f5 big-ip and big-iq centralized management
- version/f5 big-ip and big-iq centralized management/17.1.0
- version/f5 big-ip and big-iq centralized management/17.1.2
- version/f5 big-ip and big-iq centralized management/16.1.0
- version/f5 big-ip and big-iq centralized management/16.1.5
- version/f5 big-ip and big-iq centralized management/15.1.0
- version/f5 big-ip and big-iq centralized management/15.1.10
- canonical/f5 f5os
- version/f5 f5os/1.8.0
- version/f5 f5os/1.5.1
- version/f5 f5os/1.5.2
- version/f5 f5os/1.6.0
- version/f5 f5os/1.6.2