F5-K56676554: High severity f5 big-ip and big-iq centralized management vulnerability

Published Feb 1, 2023
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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 Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
F5 BIG-IP=17.0.0
17.1.0
F5 BIG-IP>=16.1.0<=16.1.3
16.1.3.3
F5 BIG-IP
F5 BIG-IP SPK=1.6.0
1.7.0

Event History

Feb 1, 2023
Advisory Published
via F5·01:27 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of F5-K56676554?

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

2

How do I fix F5-K56676554?

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

3

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.

4

What are the symptoms of F5-K56676554?

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

5

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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