7.5
Advisory Published
Updated

F5-K56676554

First published: Wed Feb 01 2023(Updated: )

When a client-side HTTP/2 profile and the HTTP MRF Router option are enabled for a virtual server, undisclosed requests can cause an increase in memory resource utilization.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
F5 BIG-IP and BIG-IQ Centralized Management=17.0.0
17.1.0
F5 BIG-IP and BIG-IQ Centralized Management>=16.1.0<=16.1.3
16.1.3.3
F5 BIG-IP and BIG-IQ Centralized Management
F5 BIG-IP Service Proxy for Kubernetes=1.6.0
1.7.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of F5-K56676554?

    The severity of F5-K56676554 is classified as critical due to the potential for increased memory utilization.

  • How do I fix F5-K56676554?

    To resolve F5-K56676554, it is recommended to apply the latest patches or updates provided by F5.

  • What versions are affected by F5-K56676554?

    F5-K56676554 impacts multiple versions of F5 BIG-IP, including 17.0.0, 16.1.0 to 16.1.3.3, and 1.6.0 of BIG-IP Service Proxy for Kubernetes.

  • What are the symptoms of F5-K56676554?

    Symptoms of F5-K56676554 include increased memory resource utilization leading to potential performance degradation.

  • Is there a workaround for F5-K56676554?

    Currently, the recommended approach for F5-K56676554 is to disable the HTTP/2 profile and HTTP MRF Router on the affected virtual server until a patch is applied.

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