F5-K20145107: High severity f5 big-ip and big-iq centralized management vulnerability

Published May 3, 2023
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Updated

When a UDP profile with Idle Timeout set to Immediate or the value 0 is configured on a virtual server, undisclosed traffic can cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to terminate.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
F5 BIG-IP=17.0.0
17.1.0
F5 BIG-IP=16.1.2.2
16.1.3.4
F5 BIG-IP=15.1.5.1
15.1.8.2
F5 BIG-IP=14.1.4.6
14.1.5.4
F5 BIG-IP

Event History

May 3, 2023
Advisory Published
via F5·12:54 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of F5-K20145107?

F5-K20145107 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause termination of the Traffic Management Microkernel.

2

How do I fix F5-K20145107?

To fix F5-K20145107, ensure that you are using a patched version of the F5 BIG-IP software as specified in the advisory.

3

What systems are affected by F5-K20145107?

F5-K20145107 affects various versions of F5 BIG-IP, particularly those with UDP profiles configured with an Idle Timeout set to Immediate or 0.

4

What could happen if F5-K20145107 is exploited?

Exploitation of F5-K20145107 can lead to unexpected termination of the Traffic Management Microkernel, disrupting traffic handling on the virtual server.

5

Is my version of F5 BIG-IP vulnerable to F5-K20145107?

To determine if your version of F5 BIG-IP is vulnerable to F5-K20145107, compare your version against the list of affected versions provided in the advisory.

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