CVE-2016-5024

Description

Virtual servers in F5 BIG-IP systems 11.6.1 before 11.6.1 HF1 and 12.1.x before 12.1.2, when configured to parse RADIUS messages via an iRule, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Traffic Management Microkernel restart) via crafted network traffic.

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.34% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory f5.com
Affected: F5 Networks F5 BIG-IP LTM, AAM, AFM, Analytics, APM, ASM, DNS, GTM, Link Controller, PEM
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.f5.com/csp/#/article/K92859602 vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95228 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037510 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5024?
CVE-2016-5024 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-5024?
To fix CVE-2016-5024, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-5024 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-5024 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-5024?
CVE-2016-5024 affects F5 Networks F5 BIG-IP LTM, AAM, AFM, Analytics, APM, ASM, DNS, GTM, Link Controller, PEM.
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