CVE-2017-6136

Description

In F5 BIG-IP LTM, AAM, AFM, Analytics, APM, ASM, DNS, GTM, Link Controller, PEM and WebSafe software version 13.0.0 and 12.0.0 - 12.1.2, undisclosed traffic patterns sent to BIG-IP virtual servers, with the TCP Fast Open and Tail Loss Probe options enabled in the associated TCP profile, may cause a disruption of service to the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM).

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.57%
Vendor Advisory f5.com
Affected: F5 Networks, Inc. BIG-IP LTM, AAM, AFM, Analytics, APM, ASM, DNS, GTM, Link Controller, PEM, WebSafe
Published at:
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References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040046 vdb entry third party advisory
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K81137982 issue tracking vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6136?
CVE-2017-6136 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-6136?
To fix CVE-2017-6136, 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-2017-6136 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-6136 is being actively exploited. 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-2017-6136?
CVE-2017-6136 affects F5 Networks, Inc. BIG-IP LTM, AAM, AFM, Analytics, APM, ASM, DNS, GTM, Link Controller, PEM, WebSafe.
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